1. clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods
狡猾的，詭計多端的
The crafty fox managed to steal the eggs without being seen.
那隻狡猾的狐狸設法偷走了雞蛋而沒被發現。
He used a crafty trick to win the game.
他用了一個狡猾的伎倆贏得了比賽。
Crafty Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
crafty
adjective
快速理解
What does "Crafty" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Crafty"?
形容人善於用計謀或技巧達到目的，常帶有狡猾或欺騙的意味。
- 1
狡猾的；詭計多端的
EN: A crafty person is clever at using deception to achieve their goals.
翻譯: 指人善於用欺騙或詭計來達成目的。
- 2
機巧的；技藝精湛的
EN: The crafty artisan made beautiful and intricate wooden carvings.
翻譯: 指人擁有高超的技巧或手藝，能製作出精巧的物品。
- 3
精明的；善於策劃的
EN: She came up with a crafty plan to solve the problem efficiently.
翻譯: 指人思慮周密、善於策劃，能想出聰明有效的辦法。
小提醒：此詞雖有「技藝精湛」的正面含義，但更常用於形容「狡猾、詭計多端」，使用時需注意上下文可能帶有的負面評價。
發音（How to Pronounce "Crafty" in English）
How to pronounce "Crafty" in English?"Crafty" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Crafty" from YouTube Videos
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“But if you're a virus and you see this, you cross those little legs of yours and you think "We rock", Because it took a lot of crafty work to infect this bacterium.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Crafty"?How does "Crafty" change by context?
2. skillful in making things by hand
手藝精巧的，靈巧的
She is a crafty artisan who makes beautiful pottery.
她是一位手藝精巧的工匠，能製作美麗的陶器。
His crafty fingers quickly repaired the broken toy.
他靈巧的手指很快就修好了壞掉的玩具。
3. showing cleverness and subtlety, especially in a way that is hard to detect
機巧的，巧妙的（尤指難以察覺的）
The novel is full of crafty plot twists that keep readers guessing.
這本小說充滿了巧妙的劇情轉折，讓讀者不斷猜測。
She gave a crafty smile, hinting that she knew more than she was saying.
她露出一個機巧的微笑，暗示她知道得比她說出來的更多。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Crafty"?How to make natural sentences with "Crafty"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be + crafty | 是狡猾的；是詭計多端的 | He is too crafty to be trusted. (他太狡猾了，不值得信任。) |
| crafty + noun | 狡猾的…；詭計多端的… | The fox is a crafty animal. (狐狸是一種狡猾的動物。) |
| a crafty + noun | 一個狡猾的…；一個詭計多端的… | She gave me a crafty smile. (她給了我一個狡黠的微笑。) |
| get/be + crafty with + noun | 在…方面耍花招/變狡猾 | He got crafty with his answers during the interrogation. (他在審訊時的回答變得狡猾起來。) |
| crafty enough to + V | 狡猾到足以… | The thief was crafty enough to avoid all the security cameras. (那小偷狡猾到足以避開所有的監視器。) |
用法說明
How is "Crafty" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Crafty"?
crafty doing vs crafty to do
- crafty doing 通常描述一種持續的、習慣性的狡猾狀態或行為方式。
- crafty to do 則常用於評論某個具體的行為或決定是「狡猾的」，特別是在「It is/was crafty to...」的句型中。
- 當主詞是「人」時，兩種結構都可能使用，但 crafty doing 更強調人的特質。 EN: He is always crafty scheming to get ahead. 翻譯: 他總是狡猾地謀劃著要出人頭地。
EN:It was crafty of him to hide the evidence in plain sight.
翻譯:他把證據藏在顯眼的地方，真是狡猾。
總結建議
一般來說，描述人的特質或習慣用「crafty doing」，而評論具體行為則多用「crafty to do」結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Crafty" and similar words?How to choose "Crafty" vs alternatives?
crafty vs cunning
兩者皆指狡猾，但 'crafty' 更強調運用巧計或手工般的技巧來達成目的，有時帶有讚賞其機智的意味；'cunning' 則更常指純粹的詭詐、欺騙，負面意味較強。
crafty vs sly
'crafty' 與 'sly' 都形容行事隱密、不坦率。'crafty' 側重於精心設計的計謀；'sly' 則更強調偷偷摸摸、鬼鬼祟祟的行事風格，常與表情或態度相關。
crafty vs devious
'crafty' 指運用機智或技巧達到目的，手段可能複雜但不一定不正當；'devious' 則明確指手段迂迴、不誠實、偏離正道，道德貶義更強。
口語用法
How is "Crafty" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Crafty"?
引述
在引述他人對某人或某事的評價時，常用來表示一種帶有批判或諷刺的觀察。 EN: "Oh, he's crafty—he always finds a way to get out of doing the heavy lifting." 翻譯: 「哦，他可狡猾了——總能找到辦法逃避那些粗重的工作。」
EN:"She called the plan 'crafty,' but I think she meant it was a bit underhanded."
翻譯:「她說這計劃『很狡猾』，但我覺得她的意思是有點不光明正大。」
語氣強調
在口語中，常透過重音或拉長音節來強調其狡猾或機靈的特質，帶有讚嘆或警告的語氣。 EN: "That was a really craaafty move you pulled there." 翻譯: 「你剛才那招真是夠狡～猾的。」
EN:"Don't be fooled—he's crafty, I'm telling you."
翻譯:「別上當——他可是很狡猾的，我跟你說。」
停頓填充
在思考如何委婉表達「狡猾」或「精明」時，可能用作短暫的停頓填充詞，後面常接解釋或軟化語氣的詞句。 EN: "His approach is... crafty, let's say, but it gets results." 翻譯: 「他的做法嘛…可以說是狡猾吧，但確實有效。」
EN:"Well, she's crafty... in a resourceful kind of way."
翻譯:「嗯，她是挺狡猾的…不過是一種很會動腦筋的狡猾。」
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用「crafty」的口語化或帶有強烈主觀評價的用法。建議改用更中性的詞彙，如「shrewd」（精明）、「ingenious」（機智的）、「calculating」（精於算計的）或「deceptive」（欺騙性的），並提供具體證據支持論點，以保持客觀性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Crafty"?What fixed phrases with "Crafty" should I remember?
a crafty politician
crafty + [person/role]
狡猾的政客
a crafty scheme
crafty + [plan/idea]
狡猾的計謀
crafty old
crafty + old + [noun]
老奸巨猾的...
a crafty way
a crafty way to/of
一個狡猾/巧妙的方法
a crafty look
a crafty look
一個狡黠的眼神
crafty and cunning
crafty and [synonym]
狡猾且奸詐
a crafty move
a crafty move
一步狡猾的棋 / 一個狡猾的舉動
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Crafty"?Which "Crafty" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a very crafty person, he can make beautiful pottery.
✓He is a very crafty person, he always finds clever ways to get what he wants.
混淆 'crafty'（狡猾的、詭計多端的）與 'craftsman'（工匠）或 'skilled at crafts'（擅長手工藝）的含義。'Crafty' 主要形容人善用計謀，而非手藝精巧。
×She solved the math problem in a crafty way.
✓She solved the math problem in a clever / ingenious way.
在形容解決正規、學術或技術問題時，使用 'crafty' 不恰當，因其帶有欺騙或詭計的負面含義。應使用 'clever', 'ingenious', 或 'smart'。
×This handmade bag is so crafty.
✓This handmade bag is so well-crafted / artistic / skillfully made.
誤將形容人的 'crafty' 用來形容物品。形容物品做工精良應使用 'well-crafted', 'artistic', 'skillfully made' 等。
×He is crafty than his brother.
✓He is more crafty than his brother.
忘記 'crafty' 是雙音節形容詞，比較級需使用 'more crafty'，而非字尾加 '-er'。最高級為 'the most crafty'。
×She is a crafty woman who is always honest.
✓She is a crafty woman who is always scheming.
語義矛盾。'Crafty' 意指狡猾、善用計謀，通常不與 'honest'（誠實）或 'naive'（天真）等詞並用，會造成語意衝突。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Crafty"?What are tense/participle forms of "Crafty"?
craftier(comparative)craftiest(superlative)