sham
UK/ʃæm/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Something or someone that is not genuine; a fake or fraud
假货，骗局，骗子
v.
To pretend or feign; to deceive or cheat
假装，欺骗
adj.
Intended to deceive; not genuine or real
假的，伪造的
Root Breakdown
shamother
=sham
Common Collocations
- 1.complete sham彻头彻尾的骗局
- 2.total sham十足的把戏
- 3.sham marriage假婚姻／名义婚姻
- 4.sham election虚假选举
Example Sentences
- 1.
The election was a complete sham, with results decided in advance.
- 2.
Critics argued that the peace talks were nothing but a sham.
- 3.
His friendly smile turned out to be a sham hiding his true intentions.