Bullshit
含义: Nonsense; lies; something untrue or insincere.
'Bullshit' specifically means lies, exaggeration, or pretentious nonsense—distinct from 'shit' which is general badness. Calling something bullshit challenges its truthfulness. The verb 'to bullshit' means to lie or bluff. Often abbreviated to 'BS' in polite contexts.
例句
- That's complete bullshit! 那完全是胡说八道!¡Eso es una gilipollez!それは完全にでたらめだ!그건 완전 헛소리야!
- Don't bullshit me. 别跟我胡扯。No me vengas con milongas.嘘をつくなよ。나한테 거짓말하지 마.
- I called BS on his excuse. 我戳穿了他的借口。Le desmonté la excusa.彼の言い訳にツッコミを入れた。그의 변명에 이의를 제기했다.
发音
/ˈbʊlʃɪt/
用法指南
语境: calling out lies, expressing disbelief
语气: accusatory, dismissive
✓ 正确说法
- To challenge untruths用来质疑谎言para cuestionar mentiras嘘を問い質すため거짓에 이의를 제기할 때
✗ 错误说法
- In formal settings正式场合En contextos formalesフォーマルな場面で격식 있는 자리에서
- Abbreviate to BS if needed需要时缩写为BSAbreviar a BS si es necesario必要ならBSと略すこと필요하면 BS로 줄여서
常见错误
- Different from general 'shit'—specifically means lies/nonsense
起源与历史
American slang from early 20th century. 'Bull' alone meant nonsense since 17th century. The combination emphasizes the excremental nature of lies. Philosopher Harry Frankfurt wrote a famous essay distinguishing bullshit from lying.
词源: Bull (nonsense) + shit
最早记录: Early 20th century America
文化背景
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Penn & Teller: Bullshit!; Common phrase
Regional notes: American origin, now universal.
故事与趣闻
Philosopher Harry Frankfurt's 1986 essay 'On Bullshit' became a bestselling book in 2005, arguing that bullshit is distinct from lying because the bullshitter doesn't care about truth, while a liar at least acknowledges truth exists.
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