con
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/kɑːn/
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/kɒn/
A scheme or trick to deceive someone, often to make money.
The so-called bargain was just a big con!
所谓的便宜货其实是个骗局!
A person who has been convicted of a crime and is in prison.
Look, I'm an officer, and cons don't speak to me like that, okay?
听着,我是个警官,骗子们不会那样对我说话,明白吗?
To deceive someone, especially to make them give you money or do something for you.
I was conned into buying a useless car.
我被骗买了一辆没用的车。
A short form of 'Conservative' in British politics.