adv.彎曲地；不誠實地

This crafty man is nothing but a crook. 那個狡猾的人純粹是個騙子。

That used-car salesman is a real crook. 那個賣舊汽車的商人是個地地道道的騙子。

Don't get mixed up with him -- he's a crook! 別跟他廝混--他是個無賴！

I'll finish this work by hook or by crook. 我要用一切方法來完成這一工作。

He carried the package in the crook of his arm. 他臂彎里挎著一個包裹。

I'll get the work finished this week by hook or by crook. 我會想方設(shè)法在本周完成這項工作。