defraud /dɪˈfrɔːd/ TEM8 ( defrauding, defrauded, defrauds )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone defrauds you, they take something away from you or stop you from getting what belongs to you by means of tricks and lies. 骗取

  例：

  He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the government.

  他对阴谋诈骗政府的指控供认不讳。