hoaxes

hoaxes的音标是[ˈhəʊæks]，基本翻译是“欺骗；恶作剧；假新闻”，速记技巧是“好爱克斯”。

英文单词“hoax”的词源可以追溯到古英语中的“hoga”，意为“欺骗”或“愚弄”。这个词在17世纪时被引入英语，用来描述一种欺骗行为，通常是通过制造虚假信息或谣言来达到目的。

变化形式：

过去式：hoaxed

过去分词：hoaxed

现在分词：hoaxing

复数：hoaxes

相关单词：

1. fake：意为“假的”，与hoax意义相近，都表示制造假象或欺骗的行为。

2. scam：意为“诈骗”，指通过欺骗手段获取他人财物或信息的行为。

3. swindle：意为“欺诈”，指通过欺骗手段获取他人财产或利益的行为。

4. deceive：意为“欺骗”，指通过谎言或虚假信息使人产生误解或误导他人的行为。

5. dupe：意为“欺骗的对象”，指被欺骗的人或被愚弄的人。

6. gullible：意为“容易上当的”，用来形容一个人容易相信别人，容易被欺骗。

7. credulous：意为“轻信的”，用来形容一个人容易相信传闻或谣言，缺乏判断力。

8. fraud：意为“欺诈”，指通过欺骗手段获取他人财物或利益的行为，与hoax在某些情况下可以互换使用。

9. deception：意为“欺骗”，指通过谎言或虚假信息使人产生误解或误导他人的行为，与hoax有相似之处。

10. illusion：意为“幻觉”，指通过制造虚假信息使人产生错误的认知或情感反应的行为，与hoax也有一定的关联。

常用短语：

1. spread a hoax

2. perpetrate a hoax

3. pull a hoax

4. fake news

5. fake story

6. fake sensation

7. rumor mill

双语例句：

1. He spread a hoax by claiming to have discovered a new planet.（他散布了一个关于发现新行星的谣言。）

2. She perpetrated a hoax by claiming to have won the lottery when she hadn"t.（她假装自己中了彩票，以此进行恶作剧。）

3. The media often perpetuate fake news stories to attract readers.（媒体经常散布假新闻来吸引读者。）

英文小作文：

The Impact of Hoaxes on Society

Hoaxes can have a significant impact on society, both in terms of individuals and groups, as well as on the larger community. These false stories can spread quickly and have a lasting impact, often causing confusion and disbelief among the public.

On a personal level, hoaxes can have a negative impact on individuals" trust in others and media sources, leading to feelings of mistrust and anxiety. On a larger scale, hoaxes can have a negative impact on communities, leading to social unrest and division.

In order to combat hoaxes, it is important to be skeptical of information and to verify its authenticity before sharing it with others. Educating individuals and communities about the dangers of hoaxes and the importance of critical thinking can help reduce their impact on society. Additionally, media outlets should be more responsible in their reporting and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause harm to individuals and communities.