It was a slightly curious, much criticised and derided tactic.

这是一个稍微稀奇、非常受批评和嘲笑的策略。

youdao

Both of them looked at him with that curious, slightly amused and even arch expression.

他们俩都看着他，带着一副好奇的、有点觉得好笑甚至是淘气的表情。

youdao

This is a slightly curious argument, in that - in today's recessionary conditions - most retailers would kill to have British Gas's margins and ability to set prices.

BBC: Are British Gas's profits too big?