backhanded

中文含义:含沙射影的,反手击球的

英语词性:adjective

美式发音:/ˌbækˈhændɪd/

同义词:indirect, insincere, sarcastic, snide, sneaky

易混淆单词:backhand (n. 反手击球;adj. 反手的)

双语例句:

1. He offered me a backhanded compliment, saying that I looked nice “for someone my age.”

他给了我一个带讽刺意味的恭维,说我“年纪这么大了还看起来不错。”

2. The company’s backhanded tactics to avoid paying their employees fairly have been exposed.

公司为逃避公平支付员工工资的含沙射影的策略已经被揭露了。

3. Her backhanded way of giving advice was more insulting than helpful.

她给予建议的方式充满着嘲讽,反而更加侮辱人。