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crook

UK/kruk/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A dishonest person; a criminal; also, a bent or curved part, such as the hooked end of a staff.

骗子,坏蛋;弯曲部分,钩状物

v.

To bend or curve into a hook shape.

使弯曲,弯成钩状

adj.

Bad or unsatisfactory; ill or sick; annoyed or angry.

不好的,有问题的;生病的;恼怒的

Root Breakdown

Native English
crookother
=crook

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crook was caught stealing jewels from the museum.

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