slippery
US /ˈslɪp.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈslɪp.ər.i/
形容词
1.
滑的, 湿滑的
difficult to hold or to stand or move on because it is smooth, wet, or oily
示例:
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The road was wet and slippery after the rain.
雨后路面湿滑打滑。
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Be careful, the floor is very slippery.
小心，地板很滑。
2.
狡猾的, 含糊其辞的
difficult to catch or hold onto, especially because of being evasive or tricky
示例:
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He's a very slippery character, always avoiding direct answers.
他是一个非常狡猾的人，总是避免直接回答。
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The politician gave a slippery answer to the question about his finances.
这位政治家对他的财务问题给出了一个含糊其辞的答案。