insidious
in
ˌɪn
in
si
ˈsɪ
si
dious
diəs
diēs
British pronunciation
/ɪnsˈɪdɪəs/

英語での「insidious」の定義と意味

insidious
01

陰険な, 狡猾な

designed to lure, ensnare, or catch someone in a deceitful way
example
The spy set an insidious trap for his target.
スパイは標的に 陰険な 罠を仕掛けた。
02

陰険な, 徐々に害を及ぼす

gradually causing harm without being obvious at first
example
The insidious erosion of trust damaged the team.
信頼の陰険な侵食がチームに損害を与えた。
03

陰険な, 知らぬ間に進行する

(of illnesses or conditions) progressing unnoticed until advanced
example
Diabetes can be insidious, showing no symptoms for years.
糖尿病は潜行性である可能性があり、何年も症状を示さない。
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