humbug
n
1 [U] dishonest behaviour or talk that is intended to deceive people and win their support or sympathy (为骗取支持或同情的)花招, 谎话. [C]
dishonest and deceitful person 骗子.
2 [C] (Brit) hard boiled sweet, usu flavoured with peppermint 一种硬糖果(通常带薄荷味). humbug, v (-gg-) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (into/out of sth/doing sth) deceive or trick sb; cheat sb 欺诈或哄骗某人.
🗣️ 情景例句
I really don't like eating chocolate first thing in the morning.
我真的不太喜欢在早上把巧克力当作早点来吃。
I'll get this bag for you.
我来替你拿这个包吧。
The machine was used in a cave near the seashore where -- it is said -- pirates used to hide gold.