nobble
🇺🇸
/ˈnɑːbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɒbl/
To secretly interfere with a horse to prevent it from winning a race.
The jockey was accused of nobbling the race by giving his horse a sedative.
这名骑师被指控通过给马注射镇静剂来操控比赛。
To bribe someone to do something illegal or unethical.
The politician was caught trying to nobble the election officials.
这名政治家被抓到试图贿赂选举官员。
To prevent someone from achieving their goal or purpose.
The team tried to nobble the star player by spreading false rumors about him.
球队试图通过传播关于明星球员的虚假谣言来抹黑他。
To catch or get someone's attention, especially if they are reluctant.
The reporter managed to nobble the celebrity for an exclusive interview.
记者成功地获得了名人的独家采访。