1786, "characterized by tricks," from trick (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "deceptively difficult" is from 1868. Related: Trickily; trickiness. Earlier was tricksy (1590s).
权威例句
1. He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem.
他和我把这个棘手的问题整个儿都讨论清楚了。
2. It's been a tricky business marketing his new invention.
推广他的新发明一直是件棘手的事情。
3. But the whole question of aid is a tricky political one.
但是整个援助问题是个非常复杂的政治问题。
4. It'sa bit tricky at first till you get the hang of it.