정직하지 못한 사람이나 사기꾼 또는 범죄자.
A person who is dishonest, a swindler, or a criminal.
예문:
"The investigation revealed that the CEO was a total crook who embezzled millions."
"I'm not going to let some low-life crook steal my hard-earned savings."
굽은 부분, 특히 팔의 안쪽이나 강줄기의 만곡부.
A bend or curve, especially in a person's arm or a geographical feature like a river.
예문:
"She held the sleepy puppy gently in the crook of her elbow."
"The hikers set up their camp at a sharp crook in the stream."
양치기가 사용하는 갈고리 지팡이 또는 주교가 권위의 상징으로 드는 홀장.
A long staff with a hooked end, used by shepherds or carried by bishops as a symbol of office.
예문:
"The shepherd used his wooden crook to guide the stray sheep back to the flock."
"The bishop’s ceremonial crook was intricately carved and plated with silver."
손가락이나 팔다리 등을 구부리거나 휘게 하다.
To bend or curve something, particularly a finger or a limb.
예문:
"She crooked her finger to beckon the waiter over to their table."
"He crooked his neck to get a better view of the stage through the crowd."
몸이 아프거나 기분이 좋지 않은; 또는 품질이 엉망이거나 부정한.
Feeling unwell or sick; also used to describe something of poor quality or dishonest.
예문:
"I think I ate something bad because I'm feeling a bit crook this morning."
"The car he sold me turned out to be a bit crook, with a leaking engine."