swindle
UK/ˈswindl/US/swindl/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To cheat or defraud someone out of money or property using dishonest methods.
欺骗，诈骗，骗取
n.
A fraudulent scheme or act of cheating someone.
欺诈，诈骗行为
Root Breakdown
Native Englishswindleother
=swindle
Common Collocations
- 1.swindle someone out of骗取某人的
- 2.elaborate swindle精心策划的诈骗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The con artist managed to swindle elderly people out of their life savings.
- 2.
Investors lost millions in a swindle orchestrated by fraudulent companies.