Humbug
形容词
1. 虚伪的;欺骗性的
2. 没有实际内容或价值的
名词
1. 骗局;欺诈行为
2. 虚假的言辞或行为
词语辨析
Humbug 和其他一些类似的词如deception, fraud, sham, hoax等有着相似的意思,但它通常指的是某种虚伪或骗局行为中的一种欺骗性手法。
词汇扩充
与humbug相关的词汇有:
近义词
deception, fraud, sham, hoax, pretense, trickery
反义词
genuineness, honesty, sincerity
柯林斯词典
humbug (noun)
1. If you describe someone or something as a humbug, you mean that they are dishonest, behave dishonestly, or trick people.
2. If you call someone or something a humbug, you think that they are not genuine, sincere, or helpful, although they pretend to be.
humbug (verb)
If you say that someone is humbugging, you mean that they are being dishonest or insincere.
牛津词典
humbug (noun)
1. Deceptive or false talk or behavior.
2. Language or behavior that is false or meant to deceive people.
humbug (verb)
To deceive or trick someone.
用法
1. He claimed to be a psychic, but she thought it was all humbug.
2. I'm tired of their humbug. They pretend to care, but they don't do anything to help.
3. Don't try to humbug me with your excuses!
4. The sale was advertised as a great deal, but it turned out to be a total humbug.
5. She saw through his humbug and refused to be fooled.
相关例句
- His promises are just humbug. 他的承诺只是骗人的话。
- Don't be taken in by their humbug. 不要被他们的虚伪所蒙蔽。
- He exposed the humbug of their claims. 他揭穿了他们那些虚伪的说辞。
- She saw through the humbug and decided not to trust him. 她识破了那些虚伪,决定不再相信他。
- His speech was filled with humbug. 他的演讲中满是虚伪的言辞。
- Stop humbugging me with your excuses! 不要用你的借口来愚弄我!
- I'm tired of their humbug. They never do what they promise. 我厌倦了他们的虚伪,他们从不兑现承诺。
- The whole thing turned out to be a humbug. 整件事最后都证明是个骗局。
- He claimed to be a doctor, but it was all humbug. 他声称自己是医生,但那纯粹是骗人的。
- She saw through his humbug and refused to believe him. 她看穿了他的虚伪,拒绝相信他。
- He's always humbugging people with his fake stories. 他总是用他那些虚假的故事来愚弄人。
- She couldn't stand his humbug and decided to end their friendship. 她无法忍受他的虚伪,决定结束他们的友谊。
- Don't listen to his humbug. He's just trying to manipulate you. 别听他的虚伪,他只是想操纵你。
- The politician's promises were nothing but humbug. 这位政客的承诺纯属虚假。
- She saw through the humbug and refused to be fooled. 她识破了那些虚伪,拒绝上当。
- He's always humbugging people with his lies. 他总是用他的谎言来愚弄人。
- Don't be fooled by their humbug. They're just trying to deceive you. 别被他们的虚伪所迷惑,他们只是想欺骗你。
- I'm tired of his humbug. He never does what he says he will. 我受够了他的虚伪,他从来不兑现承诺。
- She saw through his humbug and refused to trust him. 她识破了他的虚伪,拒绝相信他。
- He's always humbugging people with his false claims. 他总是用他那些虚假的说辞来愚弄人。
- She couldn't stand his humbug and decided to break up with him. 她受不了他的虚伪,决定和他分手。