资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, a. [From Machiavel, an Italian
   writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of
   Florence.]
   Of or pertaining to Machiavel, or to his supposed principles;
   politically cunning; characterized by duplicity or bad faith;
   crafty.

Machiavelian \Mach`i*a*vel"ian\, n.
   One who adopts the principles of Machiavel; a cunning and
   unprincipled politician.