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to con
01
обмануть
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Примеры
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
Мошенник обманул пожилых людей, заставив их отдать свои сбережения, представившись по телефону сотрудником банка.
02
тщательно изучать или запоминать что-то, особенно путем повторения
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Примеры
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
Она вызубрила весь учебник для экзамена, читая его каждую ночь.
01
довод против
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Примеры
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
Основной недостаток жизни в большом городе — это высокая стоимость жилья.
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
Примеры
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
Примеры
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
Примеры
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
