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insidious

/ˌɪnˈsɪˌdiːəs/ American
  • adj. 隐伏的, 阴险的
Definition
  • adj. spreading harmfully in a gradual, hidden way
Example
The disease spread in an insidious way, showing no early symptoms.
这种疾病以一种隐匿的方式扩散,早期毫无症状。