weasel

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GRE Collins 1

n. a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
n. small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck

n. 鼬鼠, 狡猾的人, 告密者, 狡辩之辞
vi. 躲避, 告密

Collins 星级

22,021

BNC 频率

17,242

使用频率

weasel 并没有明显的词根词缀，但可以注意到它是一个动物名，通常与狡猾、狡诈的特质相关联。

例句

1. The weasel quickly escaped from the trap.

黄鼠狼迅速逃出了陷阱。

2. He was acting like a weasel to avoid taking responsibility.

他表现得像个黄鼠狼，试图逃避责任。

3. We saw a weasel in the garden yesterday.

我们昨天在花园里看到了一只黄鼠狼。