underhand
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++un·der·hand1 /ˌʌndəˈhænd◂ $ ˈʌndərhænd/ (also underhanded /ˌʌndəˈhændɪd $ ˌʌndər-/) adjective DISHONESTdishonest and done secretly 欺诈的；秘密进行的 They did it all in such an underhand way. 这一切他们都进行得如此隐秘。 He’s been involved in some underhand dealings. 他参与了一些秘密交易。► see thesaurus at dishonest → overhandExamples from the Corpus
underhand• She implies that this is somehow underhand.• He generally fielded at point and his underhand bowling was formidable.• But you must watch for underhand dealings, if not deception, in early April and July.• Godwin is not pleased with that idea: I might compromise my sincerity by acting in an underhand manner.• In a series of very smart, underhand moves, Browne gradually gained control of the company.• Its the underhand way you went about the heavy petting and damp carry-on, Douglas.underhand2 adverb American English DSif you throw a ball underhand, you throw it without moving your arm above your shoulder 〔投球〕低手地 SYN British English underarmExamples from the Corpus
underhand• But how could he be so ... underhand?• It's underhand, but effective.• The Sox would like to see him throw as well over the top as he does underhand on the move.• Alice thought: Throwing underhand, pathetic! - and this scorn refuelled her.• Webster retrieved the ball and flipped it underhand to Rhodes, who had anchored himself at the plate.From Longman Business Dictionaryunderhandun‧der‧hand /ˌʌndəˈhænd◂ˈʌndərhænd/ adjective dishonest and done secretlyHe has a reputation for underhand dealings.un·der·hand1 adjectiveunderhand2 adverbChineseSyllable
secretly and Business dishonest done Corpus
underhand
un‧der‧hand1 /ˌʌndəˈhænd◂ $ ˈʌndərhænd/ 
(also un‧der‧hand‧ed /ˌʌndəˈhændəd, ˌʌndəˈhændɪd $ ˌʌndər-/) adjectivedishonest and done secretly:
They did it all in such an underhand way.
He’s been involved in some underhand dealings.
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▪ dishonest behaving in a way that is intended to deceive people, for example by lying, cheating, or stealing: Are you accusing me of being dishonest? | The money was acquired through dishonest means. | People are no longer surprised to find that politicians are dishonest.
▪corrupt using your power in a dishonest way for your own advantage – used about people in official positions: corrupt politicians | Law and order has broken down, and most government officials are corrupt.
▪devious /ˈdiːviəs/ good at secretly thinking of clever plans to trick people in order to get what you want: You have a very devious mind! | They use all kinds of devious methods to find out your personal details.
▪underhand British English, underhanded American English underhand methods involve secretly deceiving people in order to get what you want: In a series of underhand moves, Browne managed to gain control of the company.
▪sneaky doing or saying things secretly, in a way that seems wrong because it is slightly dishonest or unfair: It was pretty sneaky when the bank charged me interest on my account without telling me.
▪sly deliberately behaving in a way that hides what you are really thinking or doing, in a way that is slightly dishonest: Lucy decided not to tell him where she was going. She was often a bit sly like that. | He’s a sly old fox.
▪unscrupulous /ʌnˈskruːpjələs, ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs/ using dishonest and unfair methods to get what you want, without caring if you harm other people: Some unscrupulous companies try to persuade people to borrow huge sums of money.
▪fraudulent /ˈfrɔːdjələnt, ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt $ ˈfrɒːdʒə-/ formal deliberately deceiving people in an illegal way in order to gain money or power: You will be prosecuted if you make a fraudulent claim on your insurance policy.
underhand2 adverb American English
if you throw a ball underhand, you throw it without moving your arm above your shoulder
SYN underarm British English
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(also un‧der‧hand‧ed /ˌʌndəˈhændəd, ˌʌndəˈhændɪd $ ˌʌndər-/) adjectivedishonest and done secretly: ⇨ overhand
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adverb American Englishif you throw a ball underhand, you throw it without moving your arm above your shoulder
SYN underarm British English