中英词典:wangle
形容词
- wangle /ˈwæŋɡəl/ - 狡猾的,诡计多端的。
名词
- wangle /ˈwæŋɡəl/ - 诡计,花招。
词语辨析
"wangle"是一个多义词,可以作为形容词和名词使用。作为形容词时,它描述一个人狡猾、善于使用诡计的特点。作为名词时,它表示使用诡计或花招达到某种目的。
词汇扩充
- wangler /ˈwæŋɡlər/ - n. 诡计使用者,狡猾的人。
- wangling /ˈwæŋɡlɪŋ/ - n. 花招,诡计的使用。
近义词
- trickster
- schemer
- deceiver
- manipulator
- plotter
反义词
- honest
- straightforward
柯林斯词典
wangle (wangles, wangling, wangled)
1. 如果你设法以不光彩的手段获得某物或达成某事,你可以说你wangle 到了它或wangle 到了这个事情。例:She managed to wangle a free ticket.
2. 如果你wangle 得到某个想要的东西,你通过巧妙地说服或欺骗别人来获得它。例:He managed to wangle a deal.
3. 如果你在某个困难的情况下设法成功或避开困难,你可以说你wangle 了。例:I managed to wangle myself an invitation to the party.
牛津词典
wangle (wangles, wangling, wangled)
1. 用诡计或巧妙的手法获得(某物);设法做到(某事)。例:He managed to wangle a pay rise.
2. (尤指通过巧妙地说服或讨价还价)取得,谋取(某事物)。例:She wangled an invitation to the premiere.
3. (尤指通过欺骗或使用花招)避开,逃避(某事物)。例:She managed to wangle out of the difficult situation.
用法
1. wangle something: 设法获得某物。
例:He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
2. wangle a deal/agreement/invitation: 通过巧妙手法取得交易/协议/邀请。
例:They wangled a great deal on their new car.
3. wangle out of something: 通过欺骗或使用花招逃避某事。
例:She managed to wangle out of attending the meeting.
例句
- He always finds a way to wangle himself out of difficult situations. 他总是设法逃避困境。
- She managed to wangle a promotion by flattering her boss. 她通过奉承老板设法获得了升职。
- The con artist used his charm to wangle money from unsuspecting victims. 这个骗子利用他的魅力从毫不知情的受害者那里骗取了钱。
- He is known for his wangling skills and always gets what he wants. 他以他的诡计手段闻名,总是能如愿以偿。
- She tried to wangle her way into the exclusive club, but was denied entry. 她试图以某种方式进入这个高级俱乐部,但被拒之门外。
- The politician was accused of wangling votes to win the election. 这位政治家被指控通过手段获取选票来赢得选举。
- He managed to wangle a discount on the expensive watch. 他设法在这款昂贵的手表上获得了折扣。
- She always has a way to wangle free samples from cosmetic stores. 她总是能以某种方式从化妆品店获得免费样品。
- They used their connections to wangle an invitation to the prestigious event. 他们利用自己的关系取得了参加这个重要活动的邀请。
- He tried to wangle his way out of paying the bill, but the restaurant manager insisted. 他试图逃避付账,但是餐厅经理坚持要他付款。
- She wangled herself a seat in the front row by arriving early. 她通过提前到达,设法在前排获得了一个座位。
- He always seems to wangle his way into exclusive parties. 他似乎总能以某种方式进入独家派对。
- She used her charm and wit to wangle a job offer from the company. 她利用自己的魅力和智慧从公司获得了一个工作机会。
- Despite his lack of qualifications, he managed to wangle a position as the manager. 尽管他没有资质,但他设法获得了经理的职位。
- The politician tried to wangle a compromise between the two opposing parties. 这位政治家试图在两个对立党派之间谋取妥协。
- She used her influence to wangle a meeting with the CEO. 她利用自己的影响力设法与首席执行官会面。
- He wangles his way out of doing household chores by making excuses. 他总是找借口逃避做家务。
- Despite all his wangling, he was not able to secure a loan from the bank. 尽管他的种种花招,他还是没能从银行获得贷款。
- She wangled her way onto the guest list for the exclusive party. 她通过手段进入了这个独家派对的宾客名单。
- He tried to wangle his way out of the traffic ticket by pleading ignorance. 他试图以无知为由逃避交通罚单。
- They wangled a deal with the supplier to get a discount on the products. 他们与供应商谈判以获得产品折扣。