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bilk /bɪlk/ vt. | n. 〈口〉
I vt.
1. 欺骗，骗取
The investment counselor bilked his clients of ＄2 million. 那位投资顾问从他的顾客那里骗取了200万美元。
2. 逃(债)，赖(账)
He bilked his hotel bills. 他把他的旅馆费用赖掉不付。
3. 〈古〉躲避，避开
bilk one's creditors 躲避债主
He is adept at bilking the cops. 他善于躲开警察。
4. 使受挫折，使失望
His career was bilked by poor health. 疾病毁了他的前程。
II n.
1. 逃债者，赖账者；骗子
2. 骗局，诡计
[? balk 的变体] |