n.骗局，恶作剧
vt.捉弄，欺骗

原形：hoax第三人称单数：hoaxes复数：hoaxes过去式：hoaxed过去分词：hoaxed现在分词：hoaxing

The story about the alien landing turned out to be a hoax, much to the disappointment of many believers.
关于外星人着陆的故事结果证明是一个骗局，这让许多信徒大失所望。
The email claiming you've won a lottery is a common online hoax; don't fall for it.
邮件中声称你中了彩票是一种常见的网络骗局；别上当了。
The so-called "miracle cure" advertised on late-night TV was revealed as a hoax, and the manufacturer faced legal action.
在深夜电视上广告的所谓“奇迹疗法”被揭露为骗局，制造商面临法律诉讼。
The viral video of a mermaid swimming in the ocean was debunked as a hoax created with special effects.
那段在网上疯传的海中美人鱼游泳视频被揭穿是利用特效制作的骗局。
After thorough investigation, the artifact presented as a rare dinosaur egg was proven to be a hoax.
经过彻底调查，那件被展示为稀有恐龙蛋的文物被证实是伪造的。
The scientist's claim of cold fusion turned out to be a hoax, damaging his credibility in the scientific community.
那位科学家关于冷聚变的声明最终被证明是一场骗局，严重损害了他在科学界的信誉。
The report of a celebrity's death turned out to be a cruel hoax, causing unnecessary distress to fans and family.
关于某位名人去世的报道原来是个残忍的恶作剧，给粉丝和家人带来了不必要的痛苦。
The photograph of a giant snake said to have been caught in the Amazon was exposed as an elaborate hoax.
那张据称在亚马逊河捕获的巨型蛇的照片被揭露为精心策划的骗局。
The social media post promising free airline tickets in exchange for sharing was identified as a hoax aimed at harvesting personal data.
社交媒体上那篇承诺分享后可获得免费机票的帖子被确认是为了收集个人数据的骗局。
The art world was shocked when the highly valued painting was authenticated as a hoax, its creator unknown.
当这幅价值极高的画作被鉴定为伪造品，其创作者不明时，艺术界震惊了。