1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 狡猾的；狡诈的；有手腕的 If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people. 狡猾的；狡诈的；有手腕的
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...the smiles and artifices of a subtle artful woman.
阴险狡诈的女子的笑里藏刀
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Some politicians have realised that there are more artful ways of subduing people than shooting or jailing them.
一些政客已经意识到有比枪和监狱更高明的使民众屈服的方法。
SYN cunning, designing, scheming, sharp
2 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 精巧的;巧妙的 If you use artful to describe the way someone has done or arranged something, you approve of it because it is clever or elegant. 精巧的;巧妙的 [formal, approval]
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There is also an artful contrast of shapes.
形状的对比也很巧妙。
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Despite some artful editing, the anthology is a weak one.
除了编辑上的一些巧妙之处，这本选集乏善可陈。
SYN skilful, masterly, smart, clever
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