shady

1. ADJ You can describe a place as shady when you like the fact that it is sheltered from bright sunlight, for example, by trees or buildings. 阴凉的; 背阴的

After flowering, place the pot in a shady spot in the garden. 花开过之后，把花盆放到花园的阴凉处。

2. ADJ You can describe activities as shady when you think that they might be dishonest or illegal. You can also use shady to describe people who are involved in such activities. 可疑的; 不法的[表不满]

In the 1980s, the company was notorious for shady deals. 在20世纪80年代，这个公司因不法交易而臭名昭著。