Weasel

Pronunciation:/ˈwiːzl/
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 黄鼠狼
  • 狡猾的人
  • 诡计多端的人

Definitions

noun

Definition

A small, carnivorous mammal with a long, slender body and a sharp snout, known for its cunning behavior.

In ZH

一种小型肉食性哺乳动物，身体细长，鼻子尖锐，以狡猾的行为而闻名。

Examples

  • The weasel quickly darted across the garden.
  • Many consider the weasel to be a symbol of trickery.
  • We spotted a weasel in the field during our hike.
  • The documentary featured the weasel's hunting techniques.
  • As a child, I loved reading stories about the clever weasel.
verb

Definition

To evade or avoid responsibility by being deceitful or evasive.

In ZH

通过欺骗或躲避责任来逃避或避免责任。

Examples

  • He tried to weasel out of his commitments.
  • She weaseled her way out of answering the tough questions.
  • They often weasel their way past the rules.
  • Don't let him weasel out of his promises this time.
  • Politicians sometimes weasel on their promises.