cons
US /kɑnz/
UK /kɒnz/
複數名詞
缺點, 不利因素
the disadvantages or negative aspects of something
範例:
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We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.
在做決定之前，我們需要權衡利弊。
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One of the biggest cons of living in the city is the high cost of living.
城市生活最大的缺點之一是生活成本高昂。
名詞
1.
囚犯, 罪犯
a convicted criminal, especially one serving a prison sentence
範例:
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The old con was released from prison after serving twenty years.
那個老囚犯在服刑二十年後獲釋。
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He's a former con trying to turn his life around.
他是一個試圖改過自新的前罪犯。
2.
騙局, 詐騙
a trick, especially one that involves deceiving someone
範例:
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It was all a big con to get his money.
那都是為了騙取他的錢財而設的巨大騙局。
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He tried to pull a fast con on the unsuspecting tourists.
他試圖對毫無戒心的遊客進行快速詐騙。
動詞
欺騙, 詐騙
to trick or swindle (someone)
範例:
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He tried to con me out of my money.
他試圖騙取我的錢。
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Don't let him con you into buying that car.
別讓他騙你買那輛車。