"cahoots" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 勾结

Definition

如果人们在 cahoots，就是他们秘密合作，做一些不诚实或非法的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常作为 'in cahoots (with someone)' 使用，属于非正式表达，常带有幽默或阴谋色彩。不要用于正面的合作场景，仅表达不诚实的勾结。

Examples

They are in cahoots to cheat on the test.

他们在**勾结**作弊。

I think the manager is in cahoots with the supplier.

我觉得经理和供应商在**勾结**。

Are you in cahoots with them?

你和他们在**勾结**吗？

He must be in cahoots with someone inside the company.

他一定和公司里的人在**勾结**。

They acted like strangers, but they were really in cahoots the whole time.

他们装作陌生人，其实一直在**勾结**。

Are you telling me the boss and the accountant are in cahoots?

你是说老板和会计在**勾结**？