deception
/dɪˈsepʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6557 in the learning path
欺骗；欺诈手段
Definitions
n. the act of deliberately making someone believe something false
欺骗；欺诈手段
Example
Her cheerful smile hid her disappointment, a small deception.
她用愉快的笑容掩饰了失望，这是一个小小的伪装。
Clear advertising regulations can protect consumers from deception and encourage greater trust in online markets.
明确的广告法规能够保护消费者免受欺骗，并增强他们对网络市场的信任。
Collocations
- deliberate deception
- practise deception
- an act of deception
Word family
- deceive (v.)
- deceptive (adj.)
- deceptively (adv.)
Synonyms
- deceit
- trickery
Antonyms
- honesty
Usage tip
deception强调故意使人信以为真，不是普通错误。
FAQ
- What does deception mean?
- the act of deliberately making someone believe something false
- How is deception pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsepʃən/, US /dɪˈsepʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
