in reference to a throw, etc., "performed or done with the knuckles turned under," 1807, from under + hand (n.). Compare underhand. As "in secret," from 1825; as "with too few people," from 1834. Related: Underhandedly; underhandedness.
实用例句
1. The store is underhanded in the Christmas season.
该商店在圣诞节期间缺少人手.
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2. He played an underhanded trick on me.
他跟我耍了一个卑劣的花招.
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3. A special news program exposed underhanded auto repair shops that are ripping off senior citizens.
一个特别新闻节目揭露了一家敲榨老年人的卑鄙的汽车维修店.
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4. I have laid the nanny off for her underhanded performance.
我辞退了保姆,因为她手脚不老实.
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5. Tom had just brokered an underhanded deal with Jerry.
