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betook

/bih-took/US // bɪˈtʊk //UK // (bɪˈtʊk) //

赌注,赌客,赌球,赌徒

Definitions

v.动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : the simple past tense of betake.

Examples

  • His lordship retired shortly to his study, Hetton and Mr. Haggard betook themselves to the billiard-room.

  • He accordingly betook himself to London, where he had social resources which would, perhaps, make exile endurable.

  • To this address he betook himself on the morning of his arrival, but found that his friend had changed his abode.

  • That lady turned her back upon him, and betook herself on the spur of the moment to Maude's room, determined to "have it out."

  • Whiles some returned to the hall where they had passed the night, others betook them to the gardens and orchards.