Rig



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 欺骗, 舞弊, 伪造
• ［英］ v. 欺骗, 舞弊, 伪造 ( to manipulate by deceptive or dishonest means)
• ［类］ rig : contest / gerrymander : district ( 竞赛舞弊现象导致结果不真实 / 竞选中不正当操作导致结果不真实)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb (rigged; rigging)

• Etymology: probably back-formation from rigging
• Date: 15th century
• 1. to fit out (as a ship) with rigging
• 2. clothe, dress — usually used with out
• 3. to furnish with special gear ; equip
• 4.
  • a. to put in condition or position for use ; adjust, arrange <a car rigged for manual control>
  • b. construct <rig up a temporary shelter>

II. noun

• Date: 1822
• 1. the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship
• 2. equipage; especially a carriage with its horse
• 3. clothing, dress
• 4. tackle, equipment, or machinery fitted for a specified purpose <an oil-drilling rig>
• 5. a tractor-trailer combination

III. transitive verb (rigged; rigging)

• Etymology: rig, noun, a swindle
• Date: 1851
• 1. to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means <rig an election>
• 2. to fix in advance for a desired result <rig the contest>

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