to con
01
欺骗, 诈骗
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
例子
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
骗子通过电话冒充银行代表，欺骗老年人交出他们一生的积蓄。
The fraudster conned unsuspecting tourists by selling them counterfeit goods at inflated prices.
骗子以高价向毫无戒心的游客出售假冒商品，从而骗了他们。
02
彻底学习或记忆某物，特别是通过重复
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
例子
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
她为了考试每晚阅读，熟记了整本教科书。
He conned the speech word for word to ensure he would not forget it.
他逐字背诵了演讲，以确保不会忘记。
Con
01
缺点, 不利因素
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
例子
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
生活在大城市的一个主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。
They discussed the cons of the new policy, including longer working hours and reduced flexibility.
他们讨论了新政策的缺点，包括更长的工作时间和减少的灵活性。
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
例子
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
例子
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
例子
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
The senator spoke con the proposed legislation.
