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单词 dog-and-pony show
释义

dog-and-pony show

UK /ˌdɒɡ ən ˈpəʊni ʃəʊ/

Word Forms

singulardog-and-pony show
pluraldog-and-pony shows

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    showing disapprovalan event that is intended to impress people, but often has no real substance

    She was not willing to accept the usual dog-and-pony show the regime trots out for visiting dignitaries.

    Synonyms and related words

    Showing off, boasting and boastfulness

dog-and-pony show

US /ˌdɔɡ ən ˈpoʊni ʃoʊ/

Word Forms

singulardog-and-pony show
pluraldog-and-pony shows

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    an event that is intended to impress people, often used as a way of selling a product
    Synonyms and related words

    Showing off, boasting and boastfulness
    Synonyms and related words

    Selling events
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