fluff

• 名词，指柔软、轻盈、蓬松的物质，如细小的绒毛、棉絮或毛皮碎屑；也指无实质内容、不严肃或空洞的东西。

A noun referring to soft, light, airy material, such as small pieces of wool, cotton, or fur, or something trivial or lacking substance.

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1. Soft materialA2formal

   Soft, light, fibrous material, such as from wool, cotton, or feathers.

   绒毛

   • The pillow is filled with soft fluff.
   • She brushed the fluff off her coat.
   • The rabbit's fur was like white fluff.

   同义词downdustfuzzlintnappilewool

2. Trivial or superficial contentB2informal

   Something that is not serious, important, or substantial; often used for entertainment or filler.

   废话

   • The article was mostly fluff with no real information.
   • The movie was pure fluff, but it was fun to watch.
   • The report contained too much fluff and not enough data.

   同义词drivelfillerfripperyfrothnonsensepablumsuperficialitytrivia

   反义词coreessencemeatsubstance

• 动词，指通过抖动或梳理使某物变得松软、蓬松；非正式用法中表示出错或表演失败。

A verb used to describe the act of making something soft, light, or puffy, typically by shaking or brushing; also used informally to mean making a mistake or failing to perform well.

1. Make something soft and airyA2informal

   To shake or pat something, such as a pillow or hair, to make it appear fuller, softer, or more voluminous.

   拍松

   • She fluffed the pillows before the guests arrived.
   • He fluffed his hair in front of the mirror.
   • The baker fluffed the dough to make it lighter.

   同义词fluff uploosenplump uppuff up

   反义词compressdeflateflatten

2. Make a mistake or forget linesB2informal

   To perform poorly or make an error, especially when speaking or performing.

   出错

   • The actor fluffed his lines during the play.
   • She fluffed the presentation by forgetting the key points.
   • He fluffed the interview by giving vague answers.

   同义词blunderbotchbungleflubmess upmuffscrew upslip up

短语动词变体fluff up