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，就下注虚张声势地唬人。communicationentertainmentbusinessgameactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬住。 (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没有通过，他们就会举行选举。他们是真的准备好了这样做，还是只是虚张声势，想唬住我们？communicationactiongamesportmilitarybusinesswarattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗. To take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."我们虚张声势地骗过了警卫。actionbusinesscommunicationgamebetcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，吓唬。 To fluff, puff or swell up."The cat bluffed its fur when the dog barked, making itself look bigger and more intimidating. "狗叫的时候，猫咪竖起毛，虚张声势，让自己看起来更大更吓人。appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
