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单词 trumpery
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
trump•er•y  (trum′pə rē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ries, adj. 
n. 
  1. something without use or value;
    rubbish;
    trash;
    worthless stuff.
  2. nonsense;
    twaddle:His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
  3. [Archaic.]worthless finery.

adj. 
  1. of little or no value;
    trifling, worthless;
    rubbishy;
    trashy.
  • Middle French tromperie, equivalent. to tromp(er) to deceive + -erie -ery
  • late Middle English trompery deceit 1425–75

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
trumpery /ˈtrʌmpərɪ/ n ( pl -eries)
  1. foolish talk or actions
  2. a useless or worthless article; trinket
 adj
  1. useless or worthless
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French tromperie deceit, from tromper to cheat
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