动词 bluff:
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deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
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frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
- He says he'll win the race, but he's only bluffing.
他说他会赢得这场比赛，事实上只是在吹牛。
- I don't believe he'd really do what he threatens he's only bluffing (us).
我不相信他真会按他威胁的话去做，他不过吓唬(我们)罢了。
