noun🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗。 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."那只不过是虚张声势，唬人的把戏而已。communicationactionentertainmentpositionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗。 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. "他的对手不停地加注只是虚张声势，因为最后他面对一个小额的下注就弃牌了，暴露了他手里的牌很弱。communicationbusinessgameattitudecharactermindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share诈金花, 吹牛 The card game poker."My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. "我爷爷每个星期六晚上都喜欢和他的朋友们玩诈金花/吹牛。gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share虚张声势的人, 唬人者 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. "那个队的明星球员是个出了名的唬人者，他经常装作比实际更累的样子，以此来逃避额外的训练。personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share借口，托辞。 An excuse."His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. "他用生病当借口，一点儿都不可信；他显然只是厌学了。attitudecommunicationcharacterwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势， 诈唬。 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."约翰甚至连一对牌都没有，就虚张声势地押注了。communicationbusinessgameattitudeactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗 (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，就会举行选举。它是真的准备好了这样做，还是在虚张声势，唬人的？communicationbusinessactioncharactergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，唬骗 To take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."我们虚张声势地唬骗过了警卫。attitudecharacteractionentertainmentbusinesssportgameChat 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 children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. "孩子们喜欢在俯瞰宽阔河流的悬崖边玩耍。geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share小树林，矮树丛 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. "孩子们喜欢在小溪旁边的柳树丛里玩捉迷藏。environmentnatureplantgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share虚张声势，吓唬。 To fluff, puff or swell up."The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. "猫看到狗时，毛都炸起来了，好像要吓唬它似的。appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
