及物动词

名词

1. 骗子;罪犯
A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.

2. (肘或膝盖的)内侧
The crook of your arm or leg is the soft inside part where you bend your elbow or knee.

3. 弯曲(手臂或手指)
If you crook your arm or finger, you bend it.

4. (主教或牧羊人用的)曲柄杖
A crook is a long pole with a large hook at the end. A crook is carried by a bishop in religious ceremonies, or by a shepherd.

5. 想方设法;不择手段
If someone says they will do something by hook or by crook, they are determined to do it, even if they have to make a great effort or use dishonest means.

1. a long staff with one end being hook shaped

Synonym: shepherd's crook

2. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

Synonym: criminalfelonoutlawmalefactor

3. a circular segment of a curve

e.g. a bend in the road
a crook in the path

Synonym: bendtwistturn