artful
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/ˈɑːrtfl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːtfl/
Skilled at getting what you want, sometimes by not being completely honest.
He was artful in the way he persuaded me to help him, even though I was initially reluctant.
他巧妙地说服了我帮助他,尽管我起初是不愿意的。
Cleverly designed or done.
The artful plan ensured that everyone got what they wanted.
这个巧妙的计划确保了每个人都得到了他们想要的。