1786, "characterized by tricks," from trick (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "deceptively difficult" is from 1868. Related: Trickily; trickiness. Earlier was tricksy (1590s).
雙語例句
1. He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem.
他和我把這個棘手的問題整個兒都討論清楚了。
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2. It's been a tricky business marketing his new invention.
推廣他的新發明一直是件棘手的事情。
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3. But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one.
但是整個援助問題是個非常復雜的政治問題。
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4. It'sa bit tricky at first till you get the hang of it.