| 释义 |
swin·dle
I. \ˈswindəl\ verb
(swindled ; swindled ; swindling \-d(ə)liŋ\ ; swindles)
Etymology: back-formation from swindler
intransitive verb
: to obtain money or property from one by fraud or deceit : practice imposture for gain
transitive verb
: to deprive of money or property by fraud or deceit
< swindle the unwary with fakes >
Synonyms: see cheat
II. noun
(-s)
1. : the act or process of swindling or defrauding
2. : an instance of swindling : fraud |