bluff
意味: A steep cliff or headland with a broad, vertical face; also an attempt to deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position than one actually holds.
The geographical sense describes a high, steep bank or cliff, especially one overlooking water. Bluffs are common along river valleys and coastlines. The deception sense of 'bluff' — particularly in poker and negotiation — is equally common and has a separate etymological origin. The phrase 'to call someone's bluff' means to challenge their deception. As an adjective, 'bluff' can describe a hearty, direct manner.
例文
- The lighthouse stood on a windswept bluff overlooking the churning waters of the English Channel. 灯塔矗立在一座风吹日晒的悬崖上,俯瞰着翻涌的英吉利海峡。El faro se alzaba sobre un risco azotado por el viento con vistas a las agitadas aguas del canal de la Mancha.灯台は風にさらされたブラフの上に立ち、波打つイギリス海峡を見下ろしていました。등대는 바람이 몰아치는 절벽 위에 서서 거세게 소용돌이치는 영국 해협을 내려다보고 있었습니다.
- The company's threat to withdraw from negotiations was widely regarded as a bluff. 该公司退出谈判的威胁被普遍视为虚张声势。La amenaza de la empresa de retirarse de las negociaciones fue ampliamente considerada un farol.その企業の交渉撤退の脅しは、広くはったりと見なされました。그 기업의 협상 철수 위협은 널리 허세로 간주되었습니다.
- From the top of the bluff, they could see the river winding through the valley below. 从悬崖顶部,他们可以看到河流蜿蜒穿过下方的山谷。Desde lo alto del acantilado podían ver el río serpenteando por el valle de abajo.ブラフの頂上から、眼下の谷を蛇行する川が見えました。절벽 꼭대기에서 그들은 아래 계곡을 구불구불 흘러가는 강을 바라볼 수 있었습니다.
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場面: academic, media
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
The geographical sense is probably from Dutch blaf (flat, broad), describing the shape of the cliff face. The deception sense may come from Dutch bluffen (to boast, brag). Both senses entered English in the 17th-18th centuries, likely through separate routes.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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