noun🔗Share虚张声势，唬人，吓唬。 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."那只是虚张声势，吓唬人的。communicationpositionactionbusinesscharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share虚张声势，诈唬。 An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."The student's bluff about knowing the answer to the question only lasted a few seconds. "这个学生假装知道答案的虚张声势只持续了几秒钟。communicationgamebusinesscharacteractionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share扑克，诈唬。 The card game poker."My uncle is a good bluff player; he won the poker tournament last weekend. "我叔叔很擅长玩扑克，特别是很会诈唬，上周末赢了扑克比赛。gamebetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share虚张声势的人，唬人者 One who bluffs; a bluffer."My younger brother is such a bluff; he always pretends to know more than he actually does. "我弟弟真是个唬人精，总是装作比实际知道得多。characterpersonentertainmentsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share借口，托词 An excuse."My sister gave a weak bluff about why she was late for dinner. "我妹妹找了个很蹩脚的借口，解释她为什么晚餐迟到。communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗。 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."约翰连对子都没有，就敢下注虚张声势，真是唬人。communicationentertainmentgamebusinessmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬人。 (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?"政府声称如果这项法案不能通过，就会举行选举。它真的准备好这样做了吗，还是只是在虚张声势，唬人呢？communicationattitudeactioncharacterbusinessgamesportmilitarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势， 吓唬。 To take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."我们虚张声势地骗过了警卫。characteractiongamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share悬崖，峭壁。 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 hikers carefully navigated the steep bluff overlooking the valley. "徒步旅行者们小心翼翼地走过那座俯瞰山谷的陡峭悬崖。geographygeologynatureenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share小树林，矮树丛。 A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The family walked through the small bluff on their way to the park. "一家人穿过那片小树林，去公园的路上。environmentnatureplacegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share宽扁的，扁平的。 Having a broad, flattened front."the bluff bows of a ship"那艘船有着宽扁的船首。appearancegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share陡峭的，峭壁的。 Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front."The house was built on a bluff overlooking the ocean, providing stunning views. "这栋房子建在陡峭的悬崖上，可以俯瞰大海，景色非常壮观。geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share粗鲁的，生硬的。 Surly; churlish; gruff; rough."My grandfather was a bluff man, always speaking his mind directly and sometimes harshly. "我爷爷是个粗鲁的人，总是直言不讳，有时甚至说话很生硬。characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share直率的，坦诚的 Roughly frank and hearty in one's manners."a bluff answer"直率的回答characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，吓唬。 To fluff, puff or swell up."The pillow on the bed bluffed up nicely after being plumped. "床上的枕头拍打过后，蓬松了起来。appearancebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
