hoodwink
UK/'hudwiŋk/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To deceive or trick someone, especially by disguising one's true intentions.
欺骗，蒙蔽，愚弄
Root Breakdown
Native Englishhoodroot
+
winkstem
=hoodwink
Common Collocations
- 1.hoodwink someone欺骗某人
- 2.attempt hoodwink试图欺骗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The con artist tried to hoodwink the elderly woman out of her savings.