If you describe someone as Machiavellian, you are critical of them because they often make clever and secret plans to achieve their aims and are not honest with people.
例句
...Machiavellian republicans plotting to destabilise the throne...不择手段密谋推翻王权的共和党人...the Machiavellian and devious way decisions were made...阴险狡诈的决策方式
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended;