treacherous

pericoloso, insidioso

Pericoloso perché le condizioni possono cambiare all’improvviso o sembrare più sicure di quanto siano.

In inglese semplice: Dangerous because conditions can change suddenly or seem safer than they really are.

• The icy road was treacherous.
• They crossed the mountain in treacherous weather.
• Strong currents make these waters treacherous for small boats.

Sinonimi: dangerous, unsafe, perilous

Contrari: safe

Espressioni comuni: treacherous road, treacherous conditions, treacherous waters

traditore, sleale

Che agisce contro chi si fida di lui, spesso di nascosto per favorire sé stesso o il nemico.

In inglese semplice: Acting against someone who trusts you, often secretly to help yourself or their enemy.

• The king discovered a treacherous plot.
• Her treacherous actions put the whole group in danger.
• They refused to forgive their treacherous former ally.

Sinonimi: disloyal, traitorous

Contrari: loyal

Espressioni comuni: treacherous act, treacherous ally, treacherous plot, treacherous friend