deceptive /dɪˈsɛptɪv/ adjective Learner's definition of DECEPTIVE
[more deceptive; most deceptive]
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: intended to make someone believe something that is not true欺骗性的；骗人的 -
The article accuses the company of deceptive [=misleading] advertising.文章指责这家公司做虚假广告。
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The low price is deceptive. [=deceiving, misleading] Many fees are added to it before the purchase is complete.这个低价带有欺骗性。采购完成前会附加许多笔费用。
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: likely to make someone believe something that is not true误导的 -
the deceptive simplicity of the lyrics [=the lyrics are not as simple as they seem]貌似简单的歌词
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Don't buy the car without driving it first—appearances can be deceptive. [=something can look much better than it actually is]这车没经过试驾不要购买——外观常常靠不住。