rook
n
large black crow that nests in colonies 秃鼻乌鸦.
rook v [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (of sth) (infml 口)
(a) overcharge sb 向某人索高价
That hotel really rooked us. 那家旅馆可真敲了我们竹杠.
(b) cheat or swindle sb at cards, etc 在纸牌等戏中欺骗或欺诈某人
They rooked him of 100. 他们在纸牌戏中骗走他100英镑.
rook n = castle 2.
🗣️ 情景例句
If there's anything you need while you're in town, just let me know.
你在镇上有什么需要,就告诉我吧。
He who handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
与恶人交往而讲仁义,必受其害。
He entered the cell and presented the letter to the aristocrat.