con
con — 動詞
1. to take money or an advantage from someone by making them believe a story or pro
詐騙；欺騙
用謊話騙取錢財或好處
to take money or an advantage from someone by making them believe a story or promise that is false
Joon felt embarrassed after realising he had been conned out of his savings.
Joon 發現自己被騙走積蓄後感到很不好意思。
passive: con + person + out of + money
The stranger tried to con Christopher into buying a watch that had no real value.
那個陌生人試圖騙 Christopher 買一隻毫無價值的錶。
con + person + into + -ing
Élise almost got conned by a fake bank caller asking for her password.
Élise 差點被一個假裝是銀行、索取她密碼的來電者給騙了。
Mira's elderly neighbour was conned by a company that promised free home repairs.
Mira 的年邁鄰居被一家承諾免費修繕房屋的公司騙了。
The men conned dozens of families by asking for deposits on fake apartments.
那兩名男子要求支付不存在的公寓押金，騙了數十個家庭。
文法句型
con + person + into + -ing
con + person + out of + noun
con + person + by + -ing
用法筆記
Object is always a person who is tricked; the thing taken is introduced by 'out of'.
常見錯誤
2. to read something many times or study it with close attention until you know it
背誦；熟讀
反覆閱讀直到記住
to read something many times or study it with close attention until you know it by heart
Felipe spent the whole evening conning his vocabulary list for the Latin exam.
Felipe 整個晚上都在反覆背誦拉丁文考試的單字表。
con + text + for + purpose
The actress conned her lines every morning in front of the bathroom mirror.
那位女演員每天早上在浴室鏡子前背台詞。
Indra conned the map so thoroughly that she could draw every street from memory.
Indra 把地圖背得滾瓜爛熟，能憑記憶畫出每一條街道。
Nellie conned the recipe until she could prepare the dish without looking at the book.
Nellie 反覆研讀食譜直到不看書也能做那道菜。
Before the trip, Jessica conned the train schedules to plan every connection.
出發前，Jessica 仔細研究了火車時刻表，安排好每一段轉乘。
- memorise
more common in everyday use; 'con' implies repeated reading over time
- study
broader meaning that includes understanding, not just memorisation
- learn by heart
informal phrase with the same meaning, more widely used
- skim
to read quickly without remembering details
文法句型
con + noun phrase (text, lines, notes)
用法筆記
This sense is dated in modern British English but still used in literary or academic contexts. It is distinct from sense 1 — nothing dishonest is involved.
con — 名詞
1. a dishonest act or false story that is used to trick someone, especially to get
騙局
為騙取錢財而設的圈套
a dishonest act or false story that is used to trick someone, especially to get their money
The investment offer turned out to be a con that took thousands from unsuspecting families.
那項投資機會結果是一場騙局，騙走了數十個家庭數千元。
a con + that-clause (describing the trick)
Defne recognised the phone call as a con and hung up straight away.
Defne 立刻認出那通電話是騙局，當場掛斷。
The website was nothing but a con designed to steal credit card numbers.
那個網站完全是騙局，目的在竊取信用卡號碼。
Police warned residents about a new con involving fake tax officials demanding payment.
警方警告居民注意一種新的騙局，歹徒假裝是稅務人員要求付款。
Christopher lost money to a parking ticket con before he realised what was happening.
Christopher 在發現真相之前，已經因為一張假停車罰單的騙局損失了一些錢。
常見錯誤
2. a dishonest scheme that runs for months or years, often using several people to
長線騙局
長期有組織的詐騙行為
a dishonest scheme that runs for months or years, often using several people to repeatedly take money from victims
The charity was exposed as a long-running con that had raised millions through fake stories.
那個慈善機構被揭穿是一個長期的騙局，靠虛假故事募得了數百萬元。
long-running con (collocation for sustained fraud)
Sirin's company was investigated for running a con that targeted elderly homeowners across three states.
Sirin 的公司因操作一個針對三個州老年屋主的騙局而受到調查。
run a con (collocation pattern)
The couple ran a con that promised well-paid jobs abroad in exchange for training fees.
那對夫妻經營一個騙局，謊稱能提供高薪海外工作來換取培訓費用。
What looked like a tech startup was actually a con built on false investor reports.
那個看似成功的科技新創公司，其實是建立在虛假投資報告上的騙局。
Zola realised the whole business was a con when she found the factory never existed.
Zola 發現工廠根本不存在時，才明白整家公司在騙人。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 can be a one-time trick or short deception; sense 2 always implies a sustained, organised operation.
3. a dishonest investment or business offer that promises unrealistically fast retu
快速斂財騙局
謊稱能短期致富的圈套
a dishonest investment or business offer that promises unrealistically fast returns in order to trick people into handing over money
Joon was tempted by a con that promised to double his money in one week.
Joon 被一個號稱一週內讓錢翻倍的騙局吸引了。
a con that promises... (characteristic of get-rich-quick schemes)
The newspaper published a warning about a new quick-profit con spreading on social media.
報紙刊登了一則警告，提醒讀者注意社交媒體上新出現的快速賺錢騙局。
Élise saw through the con immediately because no investment can earn that much without risk.
Élise 一眼就看穿了這個騙局——沒有投資能在無風險的情況下獲得那麼高回報。
Felipe's roommate fell for a con that required buying goods to resell at huge prices.
Felipe 的室友上當了，那個騙局要他買進商品再以天價轉售。
Authorities shut down a con that tricked students into paying for lessons never delivered.
當局查封了一個騙局，該騙局引誘學生付費購買從未提供的課程。
- get-rich-quick scheme
full phrase, more explicit
- scam
informal, very common for this type of trick
用法筆記
This sense is very close to sense 1. The difference is emphasis: sense 3 focuses on the speed of promised profit ('quick') while sense 1 is any dishonest trick. In everyday use the two often overlap.
4. a reason against doing something; a negative aspect of a choice or situation — m
缺點
選擇或計畫中的不利因素
a reason against doing something; a negative aspect of a choice or situation — most often used in the phrase 'pros and cons'
Before moving abroad, Nila weighed the pros and cons of leaving her family behind.
出國前，Nila 仔細權衡了離開家人的利與弊。
pros and cons (fixed phrase)
One clear con of working from home is the lack of face-to-face contact with colleagues.
在家工作的一個明顯缺點是缺乏與同事面對面交流的機會。
con + of + noun phrase (pattern for stating a disadvantage)
The committee listed the pros and cons of each option before making a decision.
委員會在做出決定前列出了每個選項的優缺點。
Indra weighed the pros and cons; the main con was the project's high cost.
Indra 權衡了優缺點後，最大的缺點是該專案成本過高。
Before choosing a university, Sirin asked her teachers to weigh the pros and cons.
選擇大學前，Sirin 請老師幫她權衡利弊。
- drawback
slightly more formal; implies a disadvantage that is part of an otherwise positive situation
- downside
informal; common in everyday speech
- disadvantage
neutral, direct term
文法句型
pros and cons
用法筆記
In the phrase 'pros and cons', the word 'pros' always comes first. 'Con' as a standalone noun meaning 'disadvantage' is common in business and academic discussion but less frequent in casual conversation.
常見錯誤
5. a large public gathering for enthusiasts of a particular TV series, film, game,
同人展
影視動漫粉絲的大型活動
a large public gathering for enthusiasts of a particular TV series, film, game, or hobby, where they meet and take part in themed activities
Nellie dressed up as her favourite anime character for the Tokyo pop culture con.
Nellie 裝扮成最喜歡的動漫角色，參加東京的流行文化展。
con preceded by theme (pop culture con, anime con)
Thousands of comic fans attend the annual gaming con at the city convention centre.
數千名漫畫迷參加市會議中心舉辦的年度電玩展。
Defne bought rare posters from a seller at the science fiction con last weekend.
Defne 上週末在科幻迷聚會上向一個攤販買到了稀有海報。
Jessica met her favourite actor at a fantasy literature con in Portland.
Jessica 在波特蘭的一場奇幻文學展上見到了她最喜歡的演員。
The centre was fully booked for a three-day gaming con with visitors from across Asia.
會議中心被一場為期三天的電玩展全部訂滿，吸引了來自亞洲各地的遊客。
- convention
full form; more formal
- fan convention
explicit about the audience
- expo
broader; may include industry trade shows, not just fan events
用法筆記
This sense is a clipping of 'convention' and is almost always used with a modifier that specifies the theme (gaming con, anime con, comic con). It is very common in internet and youth culture.
6. a person officially judged by a court to have committed a serious crime, now ser
囚犯；罪犯
經法院判決有罪的監獄服刑者
a person officially judged by a court to have committed a serious crime, now serving a prison sentence
The film follows a former con who tries to rebuild his life after leaving prison.
這部電影講述一名更生人出獄後努力重建生活的故事。
former con (someone who served their sentence)
Sirin interviewed several cons for her research on prison education programmes.
Sirin 為研究監獄教育課程訪問了多名受刑人。
Christopher wrote a novel based on letters from a con serving a life sentence.
Christopher 根據一名正在服無期徒刑的囚犯來信，寫了一本小說。
The prison offers vocational classes to help cons prepare for employment after release.
該監獄提供職業訓練課程，幫助受刑人為出獄後就業做準備。
Two cons escaped from the maximum-security facility during a power failure.
兩名受刑人在停電期間從這座最高安全級別的監獄脫逃。
用法筆記
This sense is a clipping of 'convict'. It is informal and can carry a negative or dismissive tone. In neutral formal contexts, 'prisoner' or 'inmate' is preferred.
con — 字首
1. a prefix borrowed from Latin meaning 'together' or 'with', appearing at the star
共同；一起
拉丁詞綴，表示共同或結合
a prefix borrowed from Latin meaning 'together' or 'with', appearing at the start of many English words to add the idea of joining or sharing
Knowing 'con-' means 'together' explains why 'conference' is a meeting where people gather.
知道 con- 是「一起」的意思，就能理解 conference 是人們聚集的會議。
con- + fer (to carry/bring) = bring together
The word 'connect' uses the prefix 'con-' to describe two things being joined together.
connect 這個字用字首 con- 來描述兩個物體連接在一起。
In 'converge', the prefix 'con-' suggests lines or people coming together at the same point.
在 converge 中，字首 con- 表示線條或人潮匯集到同一點。
Ayana and her neighbours reached a consensus at the community meeting about the new park.
Ayana 和鄰居們在社區會議上對新公園達成了共識。
Fans from around the world congregated in Seoul for the international music festival.
來自世界各地的粉絲齊聚首爾參加國際音樂節。
用法筆記
The prefix 'con-' changes its spelling depending on the first letter of the root it attaches to: 'col-' before L (collect), 'com-' before B/P/M (combine, compose), 'cor-' before R (correct). This is a productive prefix — understanding it helps decode many English words.
con — 形容詞
1. shortened form of 'Conservative' used in writing, referring to the British polit
保守黨的
英國保守黨的書面簡寫
shortened form of 'Conservative' used in writing, referring to the British political party that traditionally supports free markets and traditional social values
The MP won as a Con candidate in a rural seat held for decades.
那位議員在保守黨已掌握數十年的鄉村選區勝選。
Con candidate (UK political label)
Sirin reads news about Labour and Con policies each week before the election.
Sirin 每週閱讀工黨和保守黨的政策新聞為選舉做準備。
Con party (contrast with Labour)
The annual Con party conference in Manchester drew thousands of delegates from every region.
在曼徹斯特舉行的保守黨年會吸引了來自全國各地的數千名代表。
Nila noticed the opinion column took a strongly Con point of view on tax policy.
Nila 注意到那篇評論專欄在稅務政策上採取了強烈的保守黨立場。
The Con government announced new education reforms in Parliament during the morning session.
保守黨政府在上午的國會議程中宣布了新的教育改革方案。
- Conservative
full form; more formal and clear
- Tory
informal British term for the same party
- Labour
the main opposing party in UK politics
用法筆記
This abbreviation is used mainly in newspaper headlines, tables, and informal political discussion. In full sentences, the party name 'Conservative' is more standard. The abbreviation 'Tory' is also common in British English.
con — 副詞
1. on the side against a proposal, idea, or question — used mostly in the fixed phr
反方
用於「贊成與反對」的固定搭配
on the side against a proposal, idea, or question — used mostly in the fixed phrase 'pro and con' (for and against)
The senator argued pro and con for nearly an hour before calling the vote.
那位參議員在進行表決前，花了近一個小時從正反兩面進行辯論。
pro and con (fixed adverbial pair)
Each speaker presented arguments pro and con on the proposed change to the law.
每位發言者都針對法律修正案提出了正反兩面的論點。
The debate allowed members of the public to voice their views pro and con.
辯論會讓公眾有機會發表贊成與反對的意見。
Felipe outlined the reasons pro and con before making his final decision.
Felipe 在做最後決定之前，列出了正反兩面的理由。
The committee heard testimony pro and con about the new stadium project.
委員會聽取了關於新體育場計畫的正反證詞。
文法句型
pro and con
用法筆記
This word only appears in the paired phrase 'pro and con' (or 'pro or con'). It is never used alone as a standalone adverb in modern English. The phrase functions both adverbially (as here) and as a noun phrase ('the pros and cons').
con — 縮寫
1. written abbreviation for 'consolidated', used in financial statements and corpor
合併的
財務報表中「合併」的簡寫
written abbreviation for 'consolidated', used in financial statements and corporate names to indicate that separate items have been combined into one report
The company's con. balance sheet showed total assets of 2.5 billion dollars.
該公司的合併資產負債表顯示總資產為 25 億美元。
con. (with period) in financial context
Investors reviewed the con. earnings report before the shareholder meeting.
投資人在股東大會前審閱了合併盈餘報告。
The annual report includes both parent and con. subsidiary figures.
年度報告包含了母公司及合併子公司的數據。
Accountants prepared a con. statement covering all branches of the organisation.
會計師編製了一份涵蓋組織所有分支機構的合併報表。
The con. tax return combined data from five separate business units.
合併稅務申報書整合了五個獨立事業單位的數據。
用法筆記
In financial contexts this is usually written with a period ('con.'). It appears in column headers, report titles, and abbreviated notes.
2. written abbreviation for 'consort', used in titles to refer to the spouse of a r
王夫；配偶
王室配偶頭銜的簡寫
written abbreviation for 'consort', used in titles to refer to the spouse of a ruling monarch
The invitation was addressed to 'Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Prince Con.'
邀請函上寫著「女王陛下及 Con. 親王殿下」。
Con. in royal title (abbreviation for Consort)
The royal biography focused on the role of the prince con. in supporting the monarch.
那本王室傳記聚焦於王夫在輔佐君主方面的角色。
Official programmes listed the queen and her con. as the guests of honour.
官方節目表列出女王及其王夫為貴賓。
The historian traced the changing duties of the king's con. through several centuries.
歷史學家追溯了國王的配偶在數個世紀中的職責演變。
A portrait of the prince con. hung in the royal gallery alongside the monarch's.
一幅王夫的肖像掛在王室畫廊中，與君主的肖像相鄰。
用法筆記
This is an uncommon abbreviation, mainly found in historical documents and formal royal contexts. Most learners will encounter 'prince consort' or 'queen consort' written in full rather than abbreviated.
3. written abbreviation for 'consul', a government official who represents their co
領事
駐外領事官員的書面簡寫
written abbreviation for 'consul', a government official who represents their country in a foreign city and helps citizens there
The document was signed by the French Con. in Singapore.
該文件由法國駐新加坡領事簽署。
Con. as diplomatic title
Citizens in need of a passport should contact the office of the Con. General.
需要辦理護照的公民應聯繫總領事辦公室。
The US Con. issued an emergency travel document for the stranded tourist.
美國領事為受困旅客簽發了緊急旅行證件。
A reception was held at the residence of the Japanese Con. in Mumbai.
招待會在日本駐孟買領事官邸舉行。
The British Con. offered assistance to citizens affected by the natural disaster.
英國領事為受自然災害影響的公民提供了協助。
用法筆記
Usually capitalised when used as a title ('the British Con.'). The abbreviation is less common than writing 'consul' in full, except in newspaper headlines and official notes.
4. written abbreviation for 'continued', used at the bottom of a page or section to
接續；續
頁面或段落末尾的「續下頁」簡寫
written abbreviation for 'continued', used at the bottom of a page or section to show that text goes on to the next page
The bottom of page twelve read 'con. on page fourteen' with a note in italics.
第十二頁底部用斜體寫著「接第十四頁」。
con. on [page] (publishing instruction)
The article continued with a 'con.' heading at the top of the next column.
那篇文章在下一欄的頂部以「續」為標題繼續。
Editors place 'con.' at the end of a paragraph that carries over to another page.
編輯會在需要接續到下一頁的段落末尾標示「續」。
The table of financial data had a note saying 'con.' in the lower right corner.
財務數據表格的右下角有一個標示「續」的註記。
Each chapter ended with 'con.' to guide readers to the following section.
每一章結尾都標有「續」，引導讀者前往下一節。
用法筆記
In digital publishing this abbreviation has become less common, but it still appears in printed books, legal documents, and academic papers.