adv.弯曲地;不诚实地
This crafty man is nothing but a crook. 那个狡猾的人纯粹是个骗子。
That used-car salesman is a real crook. 那个卖旧汽车的商人是个地地道道的骗子。
Don't get mixed up with him -- he's a crook! 别跟他厮混--他是个无赖!
I'll finish this work by hook or by crook. 我要用一切方法来完成这一工作。
He carried the package in the crook of his arm. 他臂弯里挎着一个包裹。
I'll get the work finished this week by hook or by crook. 我会想方设法在本周完成这项工作。