Game of Thrones · 第 1 季
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sleek

/sliːk/B2

圆滑的 / 时髦迷人的 (adj.)

本意是「光滑的、有光泽的」,在口语里形容人「时髦、圆滑、狐媚迷人」。这里用 `sleek bit of mink`(光滑的貂皮)来暗讽王后是个妖娆、有心机的女人。

Why's your mother so dead set on us getting pretty for the King?
It's for the Queen, I bet. I hear she's a sleek bit of mink.
I hear the Prince is a right royal prick.
sleek — Game of Thrones S01E01 · ReelWord