a. 马基雅弗利的, 狡猾的

n. 权谋政治家

Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, a. [From Machiavel (also called
Machiavelli), an Italian writer, secretary and
historiographer to the republic of Florence.]
Of or pertaining to Machiavelli, or to his supposed
principles for conduct of government, as enunciated in his
tract The Prince; politically cunning; characterized by
duplicity, political expediency, unscrupulous cunning, or bad
faith; crafty.
[1913 Webster +PJC]


Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, Machiavellian
\Mach`i*a*vel"lian\, n.
One who adopts the principles of Machiavelli; a cunning and
unprincipled politician.