burke

burke — verb

  • burkepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • burkes3rd person singular
  • burking-ing form
  • burkedpast simple

1. to quietly stop news, criticism, or some other troubling matter from being heard

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to quietly stop news, criticism, or some other troubling matter from being heard, discussed, or noticed.

例句

The editor tried to burke the story before the evening paper went out.

burke the story before publication

Officials burked the complaint by filing it under routine office notes.

burke the complaint by + -ing

同義詞
  • suppress

    broader and more neutral for stopping something from being expressed

  • hush up

    more strongly suggests a secret cover-up of something embarrassing

  • stifle

    often used for feelings, protests, or growth before they develop

反義詞
  • reveal

    brings hidden information into the open

  • publicize

    deliberately spreads the news widely

文法句型

burke + story/report/question

burke + criticism/warning

用法筆記

The object is usually information, criticism, or a problem that someone wants to keep from public attention. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 1 hides or presses something down, while sense 2 is about getting around it.

2. to get around a rule, question, or obstacle instead of dealing with it openly an

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

to get around a rule, question, or obstacle instead of dealing with it openly and directly.

例句

Christopher burked the visa question by changing the subject to travel plans.

burke the question by changing the subject

The company burked the tax rule through a deal with two suppliers.

burke the rule through a deal

同義詞
  • bypass

    neutral and often used for routes, systems, or procedures

  • evade

    stresses avoiding an answer, duty, or responsibility

  • skirt

    suggests staying near the edge of a rule without meeting it directly

反義詞
  • confront

    faces the problem or question directly

  • address

    deals with the issue openly instead of avoiding it

文法句型

burke + rule/question/queue

burke + obstacle + by + -ing

用法筆記

The object is usually a rule, question, or practical obstacle that someone tries not to face. Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 is about avoiding direct engagement, not quietly burying information.