To gain advantage by cunning and improper means, often by avoiding responsibility or hard work; to cut corners and shirk duties.
他总是喜欢在工作中偷奸取巧，从不肯踏实努力，所以进步很慢。
He always likes to cut corners and shirk responsibilities in his work, never willing to put in honest effort, which is why his progress is slow.
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