schemer

scheme

S0133100 (skēm)n.1. A systematic plan of action: "Did you ever carry out your scheme of writing a series of sonnets embodying all the great epochs of art?" (Edith Wharton). See Synonyms at plan.2. A secret or devious plan; a plot: a scheme to defraud investors.3. An orderly plan or arrangement of related parts: an irrigation scheme with dams, reservoirs, and channels.4. A chart, diagram, or outline of a system or object.v. schemed, schem·ing, schemes v.tr. To contrive a plan or scheme for; plot: scheming their revenge.v.intr. To make plans, especially secret or devious ones.

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[Latin schēma, figure, from Greek skhēma; see segh- in Indo-European roots.]

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schem′er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

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schemer - a planner who draws up a personal scheme of actionplotterangler - a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantagecontriver, deviser, planner - a person who makes planspolitician - a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

schemer

noun plotter, intriguer, conniver, Machiavelli, wangler (informal), slyboots (informal), wheeler-dealer (informal) She is a schemer, my wee sister.

Translations

阴谋家

scheme

(skiːm) noun1. a plan or arrangement; a way of doing something. a colour scheme for the room; There are various schemes for improving the roads. 計劃，方案 计划，方案 2. a (usually secret) dishonest plan. His schemes to steal the money were discovered. 陰謀 阴谋 verb to make (especially dishonest) schemes. He was punished for scheming against the President; They have all been scheming for my dismissal. 策劃 策划ˈschemer nounHe's a dangerous schemer. 密謀者 阴谋家ˈscheming adjective having or making (usually secret) dishonest plans. a scheming woman. 陰險的 阴险的