slyly

副词

UK/ˈslaɪ.li/
US/ˈslaɪ.li/

定义 slyly 副词

  1. in a manner that suggests secret knowledge or hidden information

    • She smiled slyly, refusing to reveal the source of her funds.

    • He winked slyly, suggesting he knew something we didn't.

    • They seem to recall some joke, grinning slyly to themselves.

  2. in a clever way, often involving deception, to achieve a desired outcome

    • Even though caught, he slyly shifted the blame to his accomplice.

    • Two police officers apprehended them, but the criminals slyly talked their way out of the situation.

    • He slyly introduced the idea, ensuring it seemed like someone else's suggestion.