单词 | shadily |
释义 | > as lemmasˈshadily ˈshadily adv. with or by shade; (now usually) in a questionable or disreputable manner. ΚΠ 1840 W. Whewell tr. J. W. von Goethe Herman & Dorothea 69 By the reverend gloom of tall limes shadily shelter'd, In that place already many a century rooted. 1936 M. Mitchell Gone with the Wind xliii. 773 We made the most of our opportunity, some honestly, some shadily. 1983 National Jrnl. 19 Mar. 605/2 The Italian central bank refused to make good on the obligations of Banco Ambrosiano..when its shadily run Luxembourg subsidiary folded. 1997 Guardian (Nexis) 27 Mar. t12 The original motley crew, drawn from all over South America..are shadily lured to New York by the promise of high wages. < as lemmas |
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