crooked

• 形容某物不直、弯曲或扭曲；也用于形容不诚实或非法的行为。

Describes something that is not straight, bent, or twisted; also used to describe dishonest or illegal behavior.

1. Not straight or bentA2formal

   Having bends, curves, or angles; not straight or aligned.

   弯曲的

   • The old fence was crooked and leaning to one side.
   • She drew a crooked line on the paper.
   • His tie was crooked after the long meeting.

   同义词angledaskewawrybentcontortedcurveddeformedgnarledhookedirregularlopsidedmeanderingmisshapensinuoustortuoustwistedwarpedwindingwryzigzag

   反义词aligneddirectevenlevelstraight

2. Dishonest or corruptB2informal

   Engaging in illegal or unethical behavior, especially in business or politics.

   腐败的

   • The crooked politician was arrested for bribery.
   • They were involved in a crooked business deal.
   • He had a reputation for being a crooked lawyer.

   同义词bentcorruptdeceitfuldishonestfraudulentillegalshadyunethicalunscrupulous

   反义词ethicalfairhonestjustlawfulprincipledrighteousscrupulousupright

• 动词，表示弯曲或使某物（通常手指或肢体）弯曲；也指用不正当或欺诈手段行事。

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or curving something, typically a finger or limb, or to describe a dishonest or criminal action.

1. Bend or curveB2formal

   To bend something, especially a finger or arm, into a curved shape.

   弯曲

   • He crooked his finger to call the waiter.
   • She crooked her arm to carry the basket.
   • The old man crooked his back as he walked.

   同义词archbendbowcurveflexhook

   反义词extendflattenstraightenunbend