bluff

中文意思

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. 悬崖
The hotel sits on a high bluff overlooking the ocean, offering breathtaking views.
这家酒店坐落在俯瞰大海的高耸悬崖上，提供极其壮观的景色。
n. 虚张声势
He claimed he would quit his job, but everybody knew it was just a bluff.
他声称自己要辞职，但大家都知道那不过是在虚张声势。
v. 虚张声势
In poker, players often bluff to make others think they hold strong cards.
在扑克牌比赛中，玩家经常虚张声势，好让其他人以为他们手里拿的是好牌。
v. 欺骗
The salesman tried to bluff his way into the building by pretending to be a technician.
那个推销员试图冒充技术人员，企图混进大楼。
adj. 直率的
Behind his bluff manner, the old captain was actually a very kind and caring person.
在那直率举止的背后，这位老船长实际上是一个非常善良且体贴的人。