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ho·cus-po·cus /ˈhəʊkəsˈpəʊkəs/ n. | vi.& vt.
I n.
1. 霍克斯波克思(施魔法等时惯用的无实义咒语)
The magician rapped the hat three times with his wand, said “hocus-pocus” and a rabbit appeared. 魔术师用魔杖轻敲了三下帽子，口中念念有词，一只兔子就变出来了。
2. (巫师的)魔法；(魔术师的)戏法
3. 欺骗，糊弄
4. (旨在分散别人注意力的)神秘动作，花招；故弄玄虚的言词
Do you think I'm gonna fall for that hocus-pocus? 你以为我会给那鬼话糊弄住吗?
II (ho·cus·po·cus(s)ed; ho·cus-po·cus·(s)ing)
vi.& vt.
(用…)变戏法；(对…)耍花招；愚弄，蒙骗
[?魔术师所用的非规范拉丁语] |