Definitions
v. To break rules dishonestly to gain an unfair advantage.
作弊
v. To deceive someone to obtain something unfairly.
欺骗；骗取
n. A person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage.
作弊者；骗子
Example
My cousin cheated by hiding cards under the table.
我的表亲把牌藏在桌子下面作弊。
Schools can discourage students from cheating by designing assessments that reward original thinking rather than memorisation.
学校可以设计注重独立思考而非死记硬背的考核，减少学生作弊。
Collocations
- cheat in an exam
- cheat at cards
- cheat someone out of money
Word family
- cheating (n.)
- cheater (n.)
Usage tip
cheat someone out of something指骗走某人的某物。
FAQ
- What does cheat mean?
- To break rules dishonestly to gain an unfair advantage. To deceive someone to obtain something unfairly. A person who acts dishonestly to gain an advantage.
- How is cheat pronounced?
- UK /tʃiːt/, US /tʃiːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
