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单词 schlenter
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Definition of schlenter in English:

schlenter

adjectiveˈʃlɛntə
South African
  • Not genuine; counterfeit.

    假的,伪造的

    boys learn to tell the difference between genuine and schlenter diamonds
nounˈʃlɛntə
South African
  • 1A fake diamond.

    假钻石

    1. 1.1 An illegal or dishonest scheme.
      非法(或不诚实)的计谋
      Example sentencesExamples
      • A rumour spread that the fight was a ‘schlenter’, a setup, with McGoorty backing Darcy to win.
      Synonyms
      plot, intrigue, conspiracy, secret plan
    2. 1.2 A confidence trickster.
      骗子
verbˈʃlɛntə
[with object]South African informal
  • Achieve or acquire by underhand means.

    〈非正式〉非法获得;骗取

    I can always manage to schlenter a car

    我总有办法施计搞到一辆小汽车。

    Synonyms
    get, acquire, come by, secure, procure, come into possession of, pick up, be given

Origin

From Dutch and Afrikaans slenter 'trick'. The sch- probably reflects Yiddish influence in the 19th century in diamond mining.

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