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hooky

/hook-ee/US // ˈhʊk i //UK // (ˈhʊkɪ) //

钩心斗角,诡计多端,勾心斗角,狡猾的人

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : unjustifiable absence from school, work, etc.: On the first warm spring day the boys played hooky to go fishing.

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Examples

  • That hourglass shape delivers the carving sensation on groomers but can make skis hooky and unpredictable in unconsolidated backcountry snow, especially when a crust forms.

  • If any of the major players play hooky, then we all will suffer.

  • I joined the ranks of experts and students playing session-hooky in the hallways.

  • They even tacked an extra day onto the jaunt, playing hooky that Tuesday.

  • Many American kids are returning to the classroom today after a summer playing hooky.

  • Hooky indicates an inability to create stories that take place in and around school and, therefore, a dearth of inspiration.

  • I think there comes a time, in creative work, for playing hooky.

  • Wish I could make up my mind, he said, like a boy in some doubt how he can best put in his time when he plays hooky.

  • His coal-black, glossy hair commanded and obtained her admiration, and she found his hooky nose to be handsome.

  • That he naturally despised the articles of such a soulless faith was evident in his constant inclination to play hooky.

  • It wasnt the usual playing hooky from school case that the judge was taking up now.