Hustled Meaning in English
word · lemma: hustle
释义
To move quickly, often with energy or urgency; also, to work very hard; or, informally, to trick someone to get money or benefits.
用法与细微差别
'Hustled' can describe quick, purposeful movement ('She hustled to the bus'), hard work ('He hustled to finish his shift'), or, in informal/slang use, a scam ('He hustled tourists'). Be careful: 'hustle' in a business context is positive (hard worker), but in slang it suggests cheating.
例句
She hustled to catch the last train.
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He hustled at his job to earn a promotion.
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The boy hustled across the busy street.
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She hustled her way through college by working two jobs.
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He hustled some tourists out of their money with a fake game.
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We hustled to get everything ready before the guests arrived.
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