insidious

英 [ɪnˈsɪdiəs]

美 [ɪnˈsɪdiəs]

adj. 潜伏的; 隐袭的; 隐伏的

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牛津词典

adj.

潜伏的；隐袭的；隐伏的
spreading gradually or without being noticed, but causing serious harm
1. the insidious effects of polluted water supplies
  供水系统污染的潜在恶果

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 隐伏的;潜在的;不知不觉间加剧的
Something that isinsidiousis unpleasant or dangerous and develops gradually without being noticed.
1. The changes are insidious, and will not produce a noticeable effect for 15 to 20 years...
  变化是悄然发生的,15 到 20 年间不会产生明显影响。
2. They focus on overt discrimination rather than insidious aspects of racism.
  他们关注的是公开的歧视,而不是种族主义的一些潜在问题。

英英释义

adj

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
1. glaucoma is an insidious disease
2. a subtle poison
Synonym:pernicioussubtle
intended to entrap
beguiling but harmful
1. insidious pleasures

双语例句

The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.
自由最大的危险潜藏于热情、善意但没有良好理解力的人们的隐伏的侵蚀中。
He was the most insidious person I had ever struck.
他是我遇到的人中最阴险狡诈的一个。
His fear was hidden in all of its insidious and destructive nature.
他的恐惧深深地隐藏着，还没有显出诡诈和破坏性。
Beneath the surface of prosperity, there are insidious threats which are taxing our courage and determination.
香港繁华之下的隐忧，考验着我们前进的决心和勇气。
Meanwhile, protectionism continues its rise in insidious ways.
与此同时，保护主义正以各种阴险的形式继续抬头。
Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received?
难道是他们最近接受我们的请愿时的那种阴险的微笑吗？
However, one must be vigilant for the insidious or sudden onset of respiratory depression including apnea.
但是，必须考虑到存在隐匿或突发呼吸抑制的风险，包括呼吸暂停。
Discouragement is the most dangerous feeling there is, because it is the most insidious.
沮丧是最最危险的感觉，因为它最阴险。
They focus on overt discrimination rather than insidious aspects of racism.
他们关注的是公开的歧视，而不是种族主义的一些潜在问题。
The reporter's question is very insidious, and he designed a trap to the Premier Zhou drilling.
这位记者的提问是非常阴毒的，他设计了一个圈套给周总理钻。