Как по Английски будет козни

verb

Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

Примеры использования:

I was intrigued by your question

noun

The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental.

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The cabinet was a nest of intrigue

noun

A plot or scheme.

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But hollinghurst doesn't rely on tabloid-inspired plot machinations to keep the book's engine ticki…

noun

A plot or scheme.

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But hollinghurst doesn't rely on tabloid-inspired plot machinations to keep the book's engine ticki…

plural noun

Complicated and secret plans, esp. in obtaining or using power

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She complained about the machinations political candidates employed to win.

noun

Devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants.

Примеры использования:

She didn't employ any feminine wiles to capture his attention

verb

Lure; entice.

Примеры использования:

She could be neither driven nor wiled into the parish kirk

adjective

Very bad; terrible.

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He was wile when he was young

adverb

Very; extremely.

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This old boy was wile pleased

plural noun

Skill and ways of tricking people into doing what you want

Примеры использования:

He’ll need to use all his unusual methods and screwball wiles to complete his mission.