
trick
词源
源自中古英语 'trik',古法语 'trique',可能源自拉丁语 'tricari'(意为“欺骗”)。
noun
❶ 指用来欺骗或愚弄他人的计谋或花招,通常带有不诚实或恶作剧的意味。
“He played a trick on his friend by hiding his keys.”
(他藏起朋友的钥匙,捉弄了他。)
“The magician performed an amazing card trick.”
(魔术师表演了一个令人惊叹的纸牌戏法。)
❶ 指某种技巧或方法,通常用于解决特定问题或达到某种效果。
“She learned a trick to remove stains quickly.”
(她学会了一个快速去除污渍的技巧。)
“The chef shared his cooking tricks with the audience.”
(厨师向观众分享了他的烹饪秘诀。)
verb
❶ 欺骗或愚弄某人,通常通过巧妙或不诚实的手段。
“He tricked her into giving him the money.”
(他骗她把钱给了他。)
“Don't let anyone trick you into signing anything.”
(不要让任何人骗你签署任何东西。)
常见短语
trick or treat — 万圣节时孩子们挨家挨户要糖果时的用语,意思是“不给糖就捣蛋”。
“The kids shouted 'trick or treat!' at every house.”
(孩子们在每户人家门口大喊“不给糖就捣蛋!”。)
do the trick — 指某种方法或行动达到了预期的效果或解决了问题。
“A cup of coffee did the trick to wake me up.”
(一杯咖啡成功让我清醒过来。)