schemer
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/ˈskiːmər/
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/ˈskiːmə(r)/
someone who makes sneaky plans to get what they want
The new employee was wary of the office schemer who was always plotting to climb the corporate ladder.
新員工對辦公室裡總是陰謀攀爬公司階梯的陰謀家保持警惕。