shady
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ You can describe a place as shady when you like the fact that it is sheltered from bright sunlight, for example, by trees or buildings. 阴凉的; 背阴的
After flowering, place the pot in a shady spot in the garden. 花开过之后,把花盆放到花园的阴凉处。
2. ADJ You can describe activities as shady when you think that they might be dishonest or illegal. You can also use shady to describe people who are involved in such activities. 可疑的; 不法的[表不满]
In the 1980s, the company was notorious for shady deals. 在20世纪80年代,这个公司因不法交易而臭名昭著。
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shady /ˈʃeɪdɪ/ (shadier,shadiest)
剑桥词典
shady adjective (SLIGHT DARKNESS)
sheltered from direct light from the sun
阴凉的;背阴的
We sat on the shady grass for our picnic . 我们坐在阴凉的草地上野餐。
shady adjective (DISHONEST)
informaldishonest or illegal
不老实的;不正当的;非法的
They know some very shady characters . 他们认识一些行为非常可疑的人物。
He was involved in shady deals in the past. 过去他参与了一些不可告人的勾当。 返回 shady