tricky
adjective uk/ˈtrɪk.i/ us/ˈtrɪk.i/
(DIFFICULT)
B2 难办的;难对付的
If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult to deal with and needs careful attention or skill.
It's tricky to learn to ride a skateboard, but you never forget how. 学习滑板挺难的,但是一旦学会就不会忘记。
I'm in a tricky situation - whatever I do I'll offend someone. 我的处境真有点儿难办——我无论怎么做都会得罪人。
- More examples
- The company's had some tricky problems to negotiate in its first year in business.
- He asked a number of tricky questions that only a doctor could answer.
- He has a deft touch with tricky painting jobs.
- She's very easily offended, so working with her can be a bit tricky.
- The switch is a bit tricky to reach.
(DISHONEST)
old-fashioned欺骗性的;狡猾的;诡计多端的
likely to deceive people
He's a tricky one. 他是一个诡计多端的人。