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单词 treacherous
释义 treach·er·ous
\ˈtrech(ə)rəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English trecherous, tricherous, from Middle French trechereus, trichereus, from Old French, from trecherie, tricherie + -eus -ous
1. : characterized by or manifesting treachery : marked by a ready disposition to betray confidence or faith pledged : violating or capable of violating allegiance : disloyal, false, perfidious, traitorous
 < the fiercest and most treacherous of foes — H.O.Taylor >
 < his life, among these treacherous demons, depended on a hair — R.L.Stevenson >
 < treacherous intrigues >
2.
 a. : likely to betray confidence or trust : unreliable, untrustworthy
  < a treacherous memory >
 b. : providing insecure footing or support
  < treacherous quicksands >
 c. : characterized by usually hidden dangers, hazards, or perils
  < found the inlets … too treacherous and shallow to admit large vessels — American Guide Series: North Carolina >
  < the climbing was … exacting and treacherous — D.L.Busk >
Synonyms: see faithless
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