delude
/dɪˈluːd/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6845 in the learning path
欺骗；使产生错觉
Definitions
v. Make someone believe something that is not true.
欺骗；使产生错觉
Example
Don't delude yourself into thinking the work is finished.
别自欺欺人地以为工作已经完成了。
Policymakers should not delude themselves into believing that economic growth alone will eliminate poverty and social inequality.
政策制定者不应自欺欺人地认为，仅靠经济增长就能消除贫困和社会不平等。
Collocations
- delude yourself
- delude someone into believing
Word family
- delusion (n.)
- deluded (adj.)
- delusional (adj.)
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
Usage tip
常用delude oneself into doing，指自欺欺人地做某事。
FAQ
- What does delude mean?
- Make someone believe something that is not true.
- How is delude pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈluːd/, US /dɪˈluːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
