cryptic
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神秘的, 晦涩的
having mysterious and puzzling characteristics
例子
The cryptic message left on the desk contained clues to the whereabouts of the missing treasure.
留在桌子上的神秘信息包含了关于失踪宝藏下落的线索。
Her smile held a cryptic meaning that intrigued those around her.
她的微笑有一种神秘的含义，引起了周围人的兴趣。
1.1
神秘的, 晦涩的
brief but mysterious and difficult to understand
例子
The detective received a cryptic note that led him to a hidden location.
侦探收到了一张神秘的纸条，指引他到了一个隐蔽的地点。
Her cryptic response left everyone guessing about her true intentions.
她神秘的回应让每个人都猜测她的真实意图。
02
神秘的, 晦涩的
(of a crossword) having clues that are not understood very easily
例子
The cryptic crossword required a deep knowledge of wordplay and obscure references.
cryptic 填字游戏需要对文字游戏和晦涩的参考文献有深入的了解。
She enjoyed solving cryptic clues that twisted common phrases into hidden meanings.
她喜欢解开 cryptic 的线索，这些线索将常见短语扭曲成隐藏的含义。
03
隐秘的, 伪装的
having a color, pattern, or behavior that allows an animal to blend seamlessly into its environment, making it hard to detect
例子
The cryptic markings of the leaf insect made it nearly indistinguishable from the foliage.
叶虫的神秘标记使其几乎与树叶无法区分。
The cryptic coloration of the snake helps it hide in the underbrush.
蛇的隐蔽颜色帮助它隐藏在灌木丛中。
