treacherous
gb/tɹˈɛt͡ʃɚəs/ us/tɹˈɛt͡ʃɚəs/
B2
انگلیسی
~ 6700
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B2
property
1
dangerous because of hidden risks
Very dangerous because something looks safe but is not, or because it can suddenly become unsafe.
الگوی کاربرد:
[treacherous] [conditions/road/ground/weather]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use "treacherous" for any strong danger, when it usually suggests danger that is hidden, surprising, or greater than it appears. For clear, obvious danger, "very dangerous" or "extremely risky" is often more natural. Also, do not confuse "treacherous" with "tricky"; "tricky" can mean just difficult, but "treacherous" implies real risk of harm.
هممعنیها
dangerous (More general and common; does not always suggest hidden or surprising danger.)
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perilous (More formal and dramatic; emphasizes great risk, without necessarily implying hiddenness.)
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hazardous (Often used in formal or technical contexts (e.g. work, chemicals), slightly less emotional than "treacherous.")
متضادها
safe (Describes conditions that do not cause harm or risk.)
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secure (Emphasizes protection from danger or risk, the opposite of being unstable or risky.)
ترکیبهای رایج
treacherous roads
|treacherous conditions
|treacherous ice
|treacherous terrain
|treacherous waters
|treacherous mountain pass
موضوعها
safety
|nature
|travel
نمونهها
- Heavy snow has made the mountain roads treacherous tonight.
- The hikers turned back when the path became too steep and treacherous.
- Thin, treacherous ice covered the lake, so no one was allowed to skate.
- Strong winds and treacherous seas forced the captain to delay departure.
- Rescuers had to cross treacherous terrain to reach the trapped climbers.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The road is treacherous after the rain, so drive slowly.
- We did not swim because the water looked cold and treacherous.
- Climbing that old, broken ladder would be treacherous.
- The path down the hill was narrow and treacherous in the dark.
adjective
C1
property
2
disloyal and ready to betray
Not loyal and likely to turn against someone who trusts you, often in a very serious or bad way.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is treacherous to [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse "treacherous" with "tricky" or "sneaky." While those can describe small, everyday behavior, "treacherous" usually describes very serious disloyalty or betrayal. It is too strong for mild problems in a friendship or a game. Also, do not use "treacherous" to describe someone simply difficult or annoying; it specifically involves breaking trust.
هممعنیها
traitorous (Often used in political or national contexts; very close in strength to "treacherous.")
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disloyal (More general and slightly softer; may not sound as strong or shocking as "treacherous.")
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faithless (More literary or old-fashioned; can refer to breaking promises or romantic loyalty.)
متضادها
loyal (Describes someone who stays with and supports others, even when it is difficult.)
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faithful (Highlights steady support and keeping promises; often used in personal or romantic contexts.)
ترکیبهای رایج
treacherous friend
|treacherous ally
|treacherous act
|treacherous behavior
|treacherous plot
|treacherous betrayal
موضوعها
relationships
|morality
|politics
نمونهها
- They saw his decision to leak the documents as a treacherous act.
- A treacherous ally can be more dangerous than an open enemy.
- She felt deeply hurt by her treacherous friends who shared her secrets.
- The general was executed for his treacherous attempts to overthrow the government.
- History remembers him as a treacherous leader who sold out his own people.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He was a treacherous friend who lied to everyone.
- She will not forgive his treacherous behavior.
- They called him treacherous after he helped the enemy.
- A treacherous partner can destroy a team.
adjective
C1
property
3
unreliable and likely to mislead
Not reliable and may suddenly fail or give the wrong idea when you trust it, like a memory or a feeling.
الگوی کاربرد:
[treacherous] [memory/feeling/appearance]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may use "treacherous" only for people, but this sense often describes abstract things like memory, calm, or appearances that mislead you. In many everyday situations, "unreliable" or "deceptive" is more common; "treacherous" sounds stronger and more dramatic.
هممعنیها
unreliable (More general; does not always include the idea of harming or betraying someone.)
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deceptive (Focuses on giving a wrong idea; may not always suggest emotional harm or betrayal.)
متضادها
trustworthy (Can be relied on without fear of being misled or harmed.)
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dependable (Emphasizes steady and predictable reliability when you rely on something.)
ترکیبهای رایج
treacherous memory
|treacherous calm
|treacherous feeling
|treacherous sense of security
|treacherous assumption
|treacherous impression
موضوعها
thinking
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Memory is treacherous, and he could no longer recall the exact words she used.
- The apparent calm before the storm proved treacherous, lulling residents into staying outside.
- She knew her feelings could be treacherous, so she waited before making a big decision.
- The numbers gave a treacherous sense of security that hid the company’s real problems.
- First impressions can be treacherous when you are choosing a business partner.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- His memory was treacherous, so he wrote everything down.
- A calm sea can be treacherous because a storm may come fast.
- Feelings are treacherous, so try to think carefully too.
- First looks are sometimes treacherous and do not show the truth.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
treacherous
IPA
GB/tɹˈɛt͡ʃɚəs/
US/tɹˈɛt͡ʃɚəs/
هجاها و تکیه
treach - er - ous (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (treach)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: treacherous
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
treachery
noun C1
treacherously
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
treacherousness
noun
عبارتها
navigate treacherous waters
1/nˈævəɡˌeɪt tɹˈɛt͡ʃɚəs wˈɔtɚz/
idiom
handle a risky, delicate situation
To deal carefully with a very difficult and risky situation, often where problems are hidden.
نمونهها
- The company had to navigate treacherous waters during the financial crisis.
- As a new leader, she is trying to navigate treacherous waters in a divided organization.
- Parents often feel they are navigating treacherous waters when talking to teenagers about social media.