to con
01
騙す, 詐欺を働く
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
例
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
詐欺師は電話で銀行の代表者を装い、高齢者から生涯の貯蓄を引き出すように だました。
02
何かを徹底的に勉強したり暗記したりすること、特に反復によって
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
例
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
彼女は毎晩教科書を読んで試験のためにそれを丸暗記した。
Con
01
欠点, 短所
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
例
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
大都市に住む大きな欠点は、住宅費が高いことです。
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
例
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
例
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
例
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
