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grift

/grift/US // grɪft //

节流,漂移,漂流,流浪

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a group of methods for obtaining money falsely through the use of swindles, frauds, dishonest gambling, etc.
    • : money obtained from such practices.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to profit by the use of grift: a man known to have grifted for many years.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to obtain by grift.

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Examples

  • On behalf of America, that’s the grift McConnell is pulling.

  • Everyone is in on the grift, whether they realize it or not.

  • Like many another irresponsible young man, Jacob Van de Grift married became quite a different person.

  • Among other pieces of furniture made by him was the cradle in which Fanny Van de Grift was rocked.

  • Young Van de Grift, who was an excellent amateur boxer, joined in these frays with enthusiasm in defense of the Quakers.