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单词
smoke and mirrors
释义
smoke and mirrors
noun
showing disapproval
DEFINITIONS
1
1
behaviour or information designed to hide the truth about a situation or create a false impression
Campaigners slam the county council document as being “smoke and mirrors” and “intended to satisfy a pre-determined outcome”.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 08/04/2016
smoke and mirrors
noun
uncountable
US
DEFINITIONS
2
1
something that is intended to prevent people from clearly seeing or understanding something
Synonyms and related words
Cheating, dishonest and insincere behavior
dishonesty
deceit
corruption
2
behaviour or information designed to hide the truth about a situation or create a false impression
Campaigners slam the county council document as being “smoke and mirrors” and “intended to satisfy a pre-determined outcome”.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 08/04/2016
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