bluff

意味

n. a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
n. pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
n. the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
v. deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

n. 断崖
They built a beautiful house on top of the bluff overlooking the ocean.
彼らは海を見下ろす断崖の上に美しい家を建てました。
n. ハタリ
He said he would quit his job, but it was just a bluff.
彼は仕事を辞めると言いましたが、ただの強がり（はったり）でした。
adj. 切り立った
The hikers were careful as they walked along the bluff edge of the mountain.
ハイカーたちは、山の切り立った崖の縁を慎重に進みました。
adj. 率直な
Although he has a bluff manner, he is actually very kind and warm-hearted.
彼はぶっきらぼうで率直な話し方をしますが、実際はとても親切で心が温かい人です。
v. はったりをかける
She managed to bluff her way through the interview even though she lacked experience.
彼女は経験が不足していたにもかかわらず、うまくはったりをかけて面接を乗り切りました。