trick

A noun referring to a clever or deceptive act, method, or device intended to deceive, entertain, or achieve a specific result.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее хитрое или обманное действие, метод или приспособление, предназначенное для обмана, развлечения или достижения определённого результата.esSustantivo que designa una acción hábil o engañosa, un método o un dispositivo destinado a engañar, divertir o lograr un resultado determinado.frNom désignant une action rusée ou trompeuse, un moyen ou un procédé destiné à tromper, à divertir ou à obtenir un résultat précis, ainsi qu'un tour de magie ou une astuce.deSubstantiv, das eine listige oder täuschende Handlung, Methode oder Vorrichtung bezeichnet, die dazu dient, jemanden zu täuschen, zu unterhalten oder ein bestimmtes Ergebnis zu erreichen.ptAção astuta ou enganosa, método ou artifício usado para enganar, divertir ou alcançar um resultado específico; também pode ser um número de mágica ou habilidade especial.zh名词，指狡猾或欺骗性的行为、方法或装置，用于欺骗、娱乐或达到某种目的。arاسم يدل على فعل أو وسيلة أو حيلة ماكرة تُستخدم للخداع أو للترفيه أو لتحقيق نتيجة معينة. ويشمل أيضًا الفعل الماهر أو الخدعة في ألعاب الخفة.

1. Deceptive act A2 formal

   A cunning or deceitful action intended to deceive or cheat someone.

   • He fell for their trick and lost his money.
   • The magician performed a clever trick with cards.
   • She played a trick on her brother by hiding his keys.

   ruОбманesengañofrTromperiedeTäuschungptArdilzh诡计arخدعة

   Synonyme: artificecheatcondeceitdeceptionfraudhoaxployrusescamstratagemsubterfugeswindlewile

2. Skillful technique A2 informal

   A special technique or method used to achieve a desired result, often in a clever way.

   • There is a trick to making perfect pancakes.
   • He knows a few tricks for fixing a leaky faucet.
   • The chef shared his secret trick for tender meat.

   ruХитростьesTécnica hábilfrTechnique adroitedeTrickptTruquezh技巧arحيلة ماهرة

   Synonyme: artcraftexpertiseknackmethodskillstratagemtechnique

3. Illusion or magic A2 informal

   An act of magic or illusion performed for entertainment.

   • The magician's trick amazed the audience.
   • She learned a new trick with a coin.
   • The trick involved making a rabbit disappear.

   ruФокусestruco de magiafrtour de magiedeZaubertrickptTruque de mágicazh魔术arخُدْعَة

   Synonyme: conjuring trickfeatillusionlegerdemainmagic trickprestidigitationsleight of hand

• tricks plural form
• tricks' possessive plural form
• trick's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of deceiving or cheating someone, often by using a clever or cunning method.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия обмана или мошенничества по отношению к кому-либо, часто с помощью хитроумного или коварного метода.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de engañar o estafar a alguien, a menudo mediante un método astuto o artero.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tromper ou d'escroquer quelqu'un, souvent au moyen d'une méthode astucieuse ou sournoise.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden zu täuschen oder zu betrügen, oft durch eine listige oder hinterhältige Methode.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de enganar ou ludibriar alguém, muitas vezes por meio de um método astuto ou ardiloso.zh指用诡计、花招或欺骗手段来蒙骗或愚弄他人，常带有狡猾或欺诈的意味。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على خداع شخص أو الاحتيال عليه، غالبًا بطريقة ماكرة أو حيلة ذكية.

1. Deceive or cheat B1 formal

   To deceive someone in order to gain an advantage or make them believe something false.

   • He tricked her into giving him the password.
   • The con artist tricked the elderly man out of his savings.
   • She was tricked into signing a bad contract.

   ruОбманутьesEngañar o estafarfrtromper, duperdeBetrügenptEnganarzh欺骗arخدع

   Synonyme: bamboozlecheatcondeceivedupefoolhoodwinkmisleadoutwitswindle

   Antonyme: enlightenundeceive

2. Perform a clever illusion B1 informal

   To perform a clever or skillful act, often to amuse or impress.

   • The magician tricked the audience with a disappearing coin.
   • He tricked his friends by making the card vanish.
   • She tricked the crowd with a simple sleight of hand.

   ruПоказывать фокусesHacer un truco ilusionistafrExécuter un tour de magiedeZaubertricks vorführenptFazer um truquezh变戏法arأداء خدعة سحرية

• tricked past participle
• tricked past simple
• tricking present participle
• tricks third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: trick outtrick up