noun🔗Shareはったり、虚勢An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio."That is only bluff, or a bluff."それははったりにすぎない、または虚勢だ。communicationactionentertainmentpositionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareブラフ、はったりAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."His opponent's constant raises were just bluffs, as he folded to a smaller bet in the end, revealing a weak hand. "相手の絶え間ないレイズは単なるはったりで、最終的には小さなベットにフォールドし、弱い手札を露呈しました。communicationbusinessgameattitudecharactermindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareポーカーThe card game poker."My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. "私の祖父は、毎週土曜日の夜に友人とポーカーをするのが好きです。gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share大ぼら吹き、はったり屋One who bluffs; a bluffer."The team's star player, known for his bluffs, often pretended to be more tired than he was to avoid extra practice. "大ぼら吹きのことで知られるチームのスター選手は、余分な練習を避けるために、自分が思っていた以上に疲れているふりをすることがよくありました。personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share言い訳, 口実An excuse."His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. "彼の病気についての「言い訳」は信じられなかった。彼は明らかに学校にうんざりしていた。attitudecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareブラフをかける, はったりを言うTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."ジョンはペアすらないのに賭けをして、はったりを言った。communicationbusinessgameattitudeactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareはったりをかける, 脅す(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage."The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"政府は、この法案が可決されなければ選挙を行うと主張しています。本当にその準備ができているのでしょうか、それともはったりをかけているのでしょうか？communicationbusinessactioncharactergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareはったりをかける, ごまかすTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."私たちははったりで警備員をやり過ごした。attitudecharacteractionentertainmentbusinesssportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share崖, 絶壁A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face."The children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. "子供たちは、広い川を見下ろす崖の近くで遊ぶのが大好きでした。geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share小さな森、林A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The children loved to play hide-and-seek in the small bluffs of willow trees near the creek. "子供たちは小川の近くの柳の小さな林でかくれんぼをするのが大好きでした。environmentnatureplantgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share膨らませる, 膨張させるTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. "猫は犬を見ると毛を膨らませた。appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
