| 释义 |
hype
I. \ˈhīp\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: short for hypodermic
1. slang : hypodermic
2. slang : a narcotics addict
I. \ˈhīp\ noun
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : deception : put-on
< had come upon some way I could work a hype on the penal authorities — Malcolm X >
2. : publicity ; especially : promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind
II. \ˈhīp\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: hype, noun (herein)
1. : to put on : mislead : deceive
2. : promote : publicize
< hype youth-oriented products to young people — Nancy McCarthy >
III. \"\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: hype, noun (hypodermic injection)
1. : stimulate : jazz 2a — usually used with up
< his assignment is to hype up the crowd — J.S.Radosta >
2. : increase
< tried to hype sales with enticing offers >
• hyped-up \¦hīp¦dəp\ adjective |