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humbug

UK //ˈhʌmbʌɡ//US //ˈhʌmˌbʌɡ//

词源

可能源自18世纪的英国俚语,具体起源不明,可能与“hum”(嗡嗡声)和“bug”(虫子或欺骗)有关,暗示虚假或烦人的东西。

noun

❶ 指虚假或欺骗性的言论、行为或事物,常用于表达对某人或某事的不信任或轻蔑。

“His claims about the miracle cure were nothing but humbug.”

(他关于神奇疗法的说法完全是骗人的。)

“Don't listen to his humbug; he's just trying to trick you.”

(别听他的鬼话,他只是想骗你。)

❶ 一种硬糖,通常为薄荷味,形状为条纹圆球,常见于英国。

“She offered me a peppermint humbug from her candy jar.”

(她从糖果罐里给了我一颗薄荷味的硬糖。)

“Humbugs are a traditional British sweet often enjoyed during Christmas.”

(条纹薄荷糖是英国传统的糖果,常在圣诞节期间享用。)

同义词:nonsense, deception, fraud, hoax, fake

verb

❶ 欺骗或愚弄某人,通常通过虚假的言论或行为。

“He tried to humbug the old lady into buying fake jewelry.”

(他试图欺骗那位老太太购买假珠宝。)

“Don't let anyone humbug you with their smooth talk.”

(别让任何人用花言巧语骗你。)

同义词:deceive, trick, cheat, swindle, fool

常见短语

Bah, humbug! — 表达对某事的不满或轻蔑,尤其用于圣诞节期间,表示对节日气氛的厌恶或不屑。

“When asked about Christmas cheer, he just grumbled, 'Bah, humbug!'”

(当被问及圣诞节的欢乐时,他只是嘟囔道:“呸,骗人的!”)