underhand /ˈʌndəˌhænd/ (also underhanded) TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ If an action is underhand or if it is done in an underhand way, it is done secretly and dishonestly. 秘密的; 不诚实的 [usu ADJ n] [表不满]

  例：

  ...underhand financial deals.

  …秘密的金融交易。

  例：

  ...a list of the underhanded ways in which their influence operates in the United States.

  …他们的势力在美国运作的一系列不正当手段。

• 2. 

  ADJ You use underhand or underhanded to describe actions, such as throwing a ball, in which you do not raise your arm above your shoulder. (投球等) 低手的 (指手不过肩) [美国英语] [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...an underhand pitch.

  …一次低手投球。

• 3. 

  ADV Underhand is also an adverb. 低手地 [ADV after v]

  例：

  In softball, pitches are tossed underhand.

  垒球运动中投球均是低手式投。