English Dictionary

stratagem

/ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/

noun

A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception. / Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

He devised a clever stratagem to outsmart his opponents.

意味（1）

A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.

She will not yet be permitted to return to the Manor House: it is too convenient for 'treasons, stratagems,' &c.; and it is as well not to be put in the way of temptation: but she will be allowed perfect liberty in London.

意味（2）

Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

His fiery eies are fixt vpon the earth.

As if he now deuiſ’d some Stratageme:

Or meant to pierce Auernus darkſome vauts.

His fiery eies are fixt vpon the earth. As if he now deuiſ’d some Stratageme: Or meant to pierce Auernus darkſome vauts. To pull the triple headed dog from hell.

意味（3）

(uncountable) Military deception or artifice.

意味（4）

(uncountable) Cunning and artifice in general.

意味（5）

(obsolete) A violent deed.