1. difficult to deal with or do because it is complicated or has hidden problems
棘手的；難處理的；複雜的
The last question on the exam was particularly tricky.
試卷上的最後一題特別棘手。
Repairing this type of engine can be a tricky job.
修理這種引擎可能是件很棘手的工作。
Tricky Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
tricky
adjective
快速理解
What does "Tricky" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Tricky"?
形容事物複雜、難以處理或人狡猾、不誠實。
- 1
複雜難處理
EN: difficult to deal with or do because it is complicated
翻譯: 指事物因複雜而難以處理或完成。
- 2
狡猾不誠實
EN: deceitful or crafty
翻譯: 形容人狡猾、詭計多端或不誠實。
- 3
需要技巧
EN: requiring skill or care
翻譯: 指需要技巧、小心或精確處理的情況。
- 4
難以預測
EN: unpredictable or changeable
翻譯: 形容情況多變、不穩定或難以預測。
小提醒：注意 'tricky' 可形容事物（複雜）也可形容人（狡猾），語境決定含義。
發音（How to Pronounce "Tricky" in English）
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Real-life Examples of "Tricky" from YouTube Videos
How to Get and Test Startup Ideas - Michael Seibel
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“I think the starting with ideas is tricky because immediately people want to grade your idea.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Tricky"?How does "Tricky" change by context?
2. deceitful or crafty
狡猾的；詭計多端的
Be careful with him, he's a tricky character.
跟他打交道要小心，他是個狡猾的傢伙。
The politician used some tricky tactics to win the debate.
那位政客用了一些狡猾的策略贏得了辯論。
3. requiring careful handling to avoid problems or danger
需小心應對的；易出問題的
The road gets very tricky when it's icy.
道路結冰時會變得非常難開。
Negotiating the contract terms was a tricky process.
協商合約條款是個需要小心應對的過程。
4. clever but possibly misleading
巧妙的（但可能誤導人）
That's a tricky puzzle designed to fool you.
那是個設計來誤導你的巧妙謎題。
He asked a tricky question that had no simple answer.
他問了一個沒有簡單答案的巧妙問題。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Tricky"?How to make natural sentences with "Tricky"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| tricky + to + V | 難以…的 | This puzzle is tricky to solve. (這個謎題很難解。) |
| tricky + noun | 棘手的… | We're facing a tricky situation. (我們正面臨一個棘手的局面。) |
| get/be tricky | 變得/是複雜的 | The rules can get tricky. (規則可能會變得很複雜。) |
| a tricky + noun | 一個狡猾的… | He's a tricky opponent. (他是個狡猾的對手。) |
用法說明
How is "Tricky" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Tricky"?
tricky doing vs tricky to do
- tricky doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行或一般性的「困難、棘手」狀態，強調過程本身。
- tricky to do 則用於描述某個特定動作「做起來很棘手」，強調執行該動作的難度。
- 在描述一個普遍事實或常態時，兩者有時可互換，但 tricky to do 更為常見。
- 在 It is tricky... 的句型中，後面幾乎總是接 to do 不定詞。 EN: Finding a parking spot downtown is tricky. 翻譯: 在市中心找停車位很棘手。
EN:It's tricky to explain this concept in simple terms.
翻譯:要用簡單的詞語解釋這個概念很困難。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用「tricky to + 動詞原形」來描述做某事的難度是最安全且最常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Tricky" and similar words?How to choose "Tricky" vs alternatives?
tricky vs difficult
「tricky」強調因隱藏細節或欺騙性而難以處理；「difficult」泛指任何困難、費力的事。
tricky vs complicated
「tricky」側重難以應付或易出錯；「complicated」強調結構或過程複雜、有許多部分。
tricky vs sly
形容人時，「tricky」指狡猾、不誠實；「sly」指秘密、狡詐，常帶有幽默或機智感。
口語用法
How is "Tricky" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Tricky"?
引述
當引述或轉述他人認為某事很棘手時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者自己的直接判斷。 EN: He said the instructions were a bit tricky to follow. 翻譯: 他說那些說明有點 tricky，不太好跟。
EN:She warned me that the last part of the process gets tricky.
翻譯:她警告我說流程的最後部分會變得 tricky。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與一些副詞連用，以加強或調整「棘手」的程度，使描述更生動。 EN: Oh, that's really tricky! I wouldn't know where to start. 翻譯: 喔，那個真的超 tricky 的！我完全不知道從哪裡下手。
EN:It's a little tricky, but I think we can figure it out.
翻譯:是有點 tricky 啦，但我想我們能搞定。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述複雜或微妙情況時，用作暫時的填充詞，為後續解釋爭取時間。 EN: The setup is... tricky... let me show you the best way. 翻譯: 這個設定嘛…有點 tricky…我來告訴你最好的方法。
EN:Negotiating with them can be, you know, tricky, because they have different priorities.
翻譯:跟他們談判可能會，你知道的，有點 tricky，因為他們的優先考量不同。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免直接使用口語化的 "tricky"，建議改用更精確的詞彙，如 "complex"（複雜）、"delicate"（微妙）、"problematic"（有問題的）或 "challenging"（具有挑戰性的），以符合文體要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Tricky"?What fixed phrases with "Tricky" should I remember?
a tricky situation
a tricky [noun]
一個棘手、難以處理的情況
tricky question
tricky [noun]
刁鑽的問題；難以回答的問題
get tricky
get/become tricky
變得棘手、複雜或困難
tricky customer
tricky [noun]
難對付的人（或事物）
play a tricky game
play a tricky game
進行一場風險高或需要巧妙手段的博弈
tricky bit
tricky bit/part
困難的部分；棘手的環節
tricky to handle
tricky to [verb]
難以處理、掌控或應付
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Tricky"?Which "Tricky" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×This math problem is very tricky to me.
✓This math problem is very tricky for me.
使用 "tricky to someone" 是錯誤的。形容詞 "tricky" 在描述對某人而言很棘手時，正確的介系詞是 "for"。
×He is a tricky person. (intending to mean 'skillful')
✓He is a skillful/clever person.
"Tricky" 主要形容事物或情況「複雜、困難、需要技巧處理」，或形容人「狡猾、欺詐」。若想表達某人「靈巧、有技巧」，應使用 "skillful", "clever", 或 "deft"。
×It's tricky that I finish this on time.
✓It will be tricky to finish this on time.
"Tricky" 不接 "that" 子句。正確用法是接不定詞 "to + verb"，或使用 "It is tricky + -ing form"（較不常見）。
×This question is more tricky than that one.
✓This question is trickier than that one.
雖然 "more tricky" 在文法上並非完全錯誤，但對於像 "tricky" 這樣的雙音節形容詞，更常見且自然的比較級形式是 "trickier"。使用 "trickier" 聽起來更流暢。
×I feel tricky about the decision.
✓I feel uncertain/hesitant about the decision.
"Tricky" 描述事物本身的性質，不用來描述人的感受。當你想表達對某事感到「不確定、猶豫不決」時，應使用 "uncertain", "hesitant", 或 "unsure"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Tricky"?What are tense/participle forms of "Tricky"?