crooked

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

figuratively

Japanese Meaning

直線ではなく、曲がりや角度がある状態を指す。 / 斜めに傾いている、または正確な直角・直線ではない状態。 / （比喩的に）不正な、汚職に関与している、違法な行為を示す。

The old fence had a few crooked boards that let the wind whistle through.

古いフェンスには、風が吹き抜けるほど曲がった板がいくつかあった。

Sense（1）

Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.

We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill.

Sense（2）

Set at an angle; not vertical or square.

That picture is crooked - could you straighten it up for me?

Sense（3）

(figuratively) Dishonest or illegal; corrupt.

He was trying to interest me in another one of his crooked deals.

more crooked

（ comparative ）

most crooked

（ superlative ）