Hledat
to con
01
oškubat, napálit
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Example
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
Podvodník ošklubal starší jedince, aby jim dali své celoživotní úspory, přičemž se na telefonu vydával za zástupce banky.
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
Podvodník oškubal ničím netušící turisty tím, že jim prodával padělané zboží za přemrštěné ceny.
02
studovat, vyučit se
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Example
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
Ona studovala celý učebnici na zkoušku tím, že ji četla každou noc.
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
On si procházel projev slovo od slova, aby se ujistil, že si ho nezapomene.
01
nevýhoda, proti
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Example
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
Hlavní nevýhodou života ve velkém městě jsou vysoké náklady na bydlení.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
Diskutovali o nevýhodách nové politiky, včetně delší pracovní doby a snížené flexibility.
02
podvod, finta
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
03
vězeň, odsouzenec
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
con
01
proti, naopak
in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
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