con

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US
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conсуществительное
cons
множ.
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Переводы
The con managed to escape from the prison.
Арестант сумел сбежать из тюрьмы.
The con was so elaborate that it took months to uncover.
Обман был настолько сложным, что на его раскрытие ушли месяцы.
He was arrested for his involvement in a major con.
Он был арестован за участие в крупном мошенничестве.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
A trick or deception, especially one used to cheat someone out of money.
The con artist was arrested for running a con on unsuspecting tourists.
A convict, especially one who is serving a prison sentence.
The con was released on parole after serving five years in prison.
An argument or consideration against something.
The cons of the new policy were discussed at the meeting.
A convention, especially one for fans of comics, science fiction, gaming, etc.
More than 50,000 people attended the anime con last summer.
conглагол
conned
Прошедшее простое время
conned
Причастие прошедшего времени
conning
Герундий
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US
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Переводы
He tried to con the old lady out of her savings.
Он пытался обмануть старушку, чтобы выманить у нее сбережения.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
To persuade someone to do or believe something, typically by use of a deception.
He conned her into believing he was a famous movie producer.
To swindle or trick someone out of money or possessions.
The scam artist conned the elderly couple out of their life savings.
To study or learn (something) carefully so as to remember it; to pore over.
She spent the evening conning her lines for the school play.
conприлагательное
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Переводы
He was involved in a con scheme.
Он был вовлечен в мошенническую схему.
Определения
Opposed to or against something.
There were ten pro votes and six con votes on the bill.
Relating to or characteristic of a convention (especially a fan convention).
She wore her con badge proudly throughout the weekend.
conнаречие
Used chiefly in the set phrase 'pro and con' meaning 'against' or 'on the negative side'.
Определения
On the negative side; in opposition.
They debated the issue pro and con before voting.