defraud
翻译
欺诈, 诈骗
例句
He tried to defraud the insurance company.
他试图欺诈保险公司。
They defrauded investors of their life savings.
他们骗取了投资者的毕生积蓄。
语法模式
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) 骗取(某人)的(某物) They defrauded the elderly couple of their savings.
((sb.)) 欺诈(某人) He was charged with conspiracy to defraud.
近义词
Synonyms: swindle, cheat, deceive, trick; Antonyms: be honest with, treat fairly
词源
来自前缀“de-”(加强语气)+“fraud”(欺诈)。指彻底地进行欺诈。
记忆技巧
如果你知道名词“fraud”(欺诈),那么这个词就是它的动词形式。意思是通过欺骗手段从某人那里获取金钱。