to con
01
속이다, 사기치다
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
예시들
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
사기꾼은 전화로 은행 대표를 사칭하여 노인들에게 평생 모은 돈을 주도록 속였다.
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
사기꾼은 의심하지 않는 관광객들에게 과장된 가격으로 위조 제품을 팔아 속였습니다.
02
무언가를 철저히 공부하거나 암기하다, 특히 반복을 통해
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
예시들
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
그녀는 시험을 위해 매일 밤 교과서를 읽으며 달달 외웠다.
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
그는 연설을 단어별로 암기하여 잊지 않도록 했다.
Con
01
단점, 불리한 점
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
예시들
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
대도시에 사는 큰 단점 중 하나는 높은 주거 비용입니다.
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
그들은 새로운 정책의 단점에 대해 더 긴 근무 시간과 감소된 유연성을 포함하여 논의했습니다.
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
예시들
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
The street vendor 's " rare coin " was actually part of a con.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
예시들
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
He met several cons while working in the prison library.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
예시들
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
The senator spoke con the proposed legislation.
