Word
put-on
/ˈpʊˌtɑn/
noun
模仿作品，戏仿
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
常指幽默地模仿他人风格的作品
- 1.
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
为娱乐而做的滑稽或怪诞行为
- 2.
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
旨在欺骗的东西；故意的诡计以获取优势
- 3.
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
模仿或歪曲某人风格的作品,通常是幽默的
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
In use
His elaborate story about being a famous actor was just a put-on to impress his date.
The prank turned out to be a harmless put-on, but some people were genuinely frightened.
She realized the email offering a free vacation was a put-on when it asked for her bank details.
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。
He said it as a put-on.
他那样说是为了开玩笑。
a put-on of [someone]
常用于指模仿或戏仿某人。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
often used with 'a' or 'the'
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.