| 释义 |
de·lude
\də̇ˈlüd, dēˈ-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English deluden, from Latin deludere, from de- + ludere to play — more at ludicrous
1. : to lead from truth or into error : mislead the mind or judgment of : impose on : deceive, trick : make a fool of
< they deluded themselves with belief in their own superiority >
2. obsolete
a. : to trifle with (one) as if acting seriously : mock
b. : to frustrate or disappoint
c. : evade, elude
Synonyms: see deceive |