释义 |
nobble /nobˈl/ (slang) transitive verb- To injure or drug (a racehorse) to prevent it from winning
- To get hold of, esp dishonestly
- To win over, persuade or dissuade, eg by bribery or coercion
- To swindle
- To prevent from doing something
- To seize or grab
- To arrest
ORIGIN: Perh nab1 nobbˈler noun (slang) - A person who nobbles
- A finishing stroke
- A thimblerigger's assistant or accomplice
- A dram of spirits
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