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."约翰连一对都没有，就虚张声势地下注，想唬骗别人。communicationbusinessgamesportentertainmentactionattitudeChat 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通过，就会举行选举。它是真的准备好了这么做，还是只是虚张声势，唬人的？communicationgamebusinesssportmilitaryattitudeactioncharacterChat 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。communicationbusinessgameactioncharactersportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，吓唬。 To fluff, puff or swell up."The cat was bluffing its fur, trying to look bigger and scare away the dog. "那只猫在虚张声势地炸毛，想让自己看起来更大，吓跑那条狗。appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share虚张声势， 唬人。 A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate."His entire strategy in the negotiation was based on bluffing, hoping to make us believe he had other job offers even though he didn't. "他在谈判中的整个策略都是虚张声势，唬人，想让我们相信他还有其他工作机会，即使他并没有。communicationgamesportentertainmentbusinessattitudeactiontendencycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
