gouges; gouged; gouging
gouges; gouged; gouging
Learner's definition of GOUGE
[+ object]
1
a : to cut a deep hole in (something)（在…上）凿孔，挖洞 b : to make (a deep hole) in something凿出，挖出（孔或洞） 2
US, informal : to make (someone) pay too much money for something诈骗；漫天要价 -
They feel that they are being gouged by the oil companies.他们觉得石油公司正在敲他们的竹杠。
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The company has been gouging [=overcharging] its customers for years.多年来，这家公司一直向客户收取高价。
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They have been accused of price gouging. [=making their customers pay too much money]他们被控价格欺诈。
gouge out
[phrasal verb] 1 gouge out (something) or gouge (something) out
: to remove (something) by digging or cutting挖掉；凿落 2
: to make (a hole or path) by digging or cutting挖出，凿出（洞或通道）
— gouger
noun, plural gougers chiefly US [count] 2 gouge /ˈgaʊʤ/ noun
plural gouges
plural gouges
Learner's definition of GOUGE
[count]
1
: a metal tool with a curved, sharp end that is used to cut and shape wood凿子