Word
put-on
/ˈpʊˌtɑn/
noun
模仿作品，戏仿
核心释义
常指幽默地模仿他人风格的作品
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
- 1.
为娱乐而做的滑稽或怪诞行为
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- 2.
旨在欺骗的东西；故意的诡计以获取优势
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
- 3.
模仿或歪曲某人风格的作品,通常是幽默的
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
欺骗，骗局；滑稽可笑的举动；为娱乐而做的滑稽或怪诞行为；旨在欺骗的东西；故意的诡计以获取优势；模仿或歪曲某人风格的作品,通常是幽默的
用法In use
His elaborate story about being a famous actor was just a put-on to impress his date.
用法提示：put-on 作名词，意为‘骗局’，指为给人留下印象而编造的故事。
The prank turned out to be a harmless put-on, but some people were genuinely frightened.
用法提示：put-on 作名词，意为‘假把戏’，指无害的恶作剧。
She realized the email offering a free vacation was a put-on when it asked for her bank details.
用法提示：put-on 作名词，意为‘骗局’，指诱骗性的电子邮件。
be a put-on
表示某行为或事物是故作姿态或戏弄。
His apology was a put-on.
他的道歉是假装的。
as a put-on
强调行为的目的是假装或戏弄。
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语法说明Grammar Note
often used with 'a' or 'the'
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