early 14c., from Old French trecheros, tricheros "deceitful" (12c.), from trecheor, tricheor "cheat, deceiver, liar, impostor, trickster," agent noun from trechier, trichier "to cheat, trick" (see trick (n.)). Figuratively, of things, from c. 1600. Related: Treacherously; treacherousness. Middle English had treacher "deceiver, cheat, traitor."
雙語例句
1. The President spoke of the treacherous intentions of the enemy.
總統(tǒng)談及了敵人的奸詐用心。
來自柯林斯例句
2. A storm has made roads treacherous and knocked out power.
一場暴風雨致使公路隱患重重且電力癱瘓。
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3. The current of the river is fast flowing and treacherous.
這條河水流湍急，變幻莫測。
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4. He publicly left the party and denounced its treacherous leaders.
他公開脫離該黨，并譴責該黨領袖背信棄義。
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5. They made the treacherous journey across stormy seas in rotten boats.