in reference to a throw, etc., "performed or done with the knuckles turned under," 1807, from under + hand (n.). Compare underhand. As "in secret," from 1825; as "with too few people," from 1834. Related: Underhandedly; underhandedness.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The store is underhanded in the Christmas season.
該商店在圣誕節(jié)期間缺少人手.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
2. He played an underhanded trick on me.
他跟我耍了一個(gè)卑劣的花招.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
3. A special news program exposed underhanded auto repair shops that are ripping off senior citizens.
一個(gè)特別新聞節(jié)目揭露了一家敲榨老年人的卑鄙的汽車(chē)維修店.
來(lái)自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
4. I have laid the nanny off for her underhanded performance.
我辭退了保姆,因?yàn)樗帜_不老實(shí).
來(lái)自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. Tom had just brokered an underhanded deal with Jerry.