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potemkin village

/pəˈtɛmkɪn ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

翻译: 指为掩盖真实情况而制造的虚假繁荣表象或门面,常见于政治、商业语境;源自传说中为取悦叶卡捷琳娜二世而搭建的沿途假村庄。

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/pəˈtɛmkɪn ˈvɪlɪdʒ/C1formalpolitical
  • zh指为掩盖真实情况而制造的虚假繁荣表象或门面,常见于政治、商业语境;源自传说中为取悦叶卡捷琳娜二世而搭建的沿途假村庄。

A metaphorical term referring to a false or deceptive facade presented to hide an undesirable reality, often used in political or business contexts. Originates from the historical legend of portable villages built to impress Empress Catherine II during her tour of Crimea.

  1. Facade or IllusionC1formal

    A false or deceptive appearance presented to hide an unpleasant reality, often used in politics or business.

    zh波将金村庄

    • The company's new headquarters was a Potemkin village, hiding massive debt.
    • The government's report was a Potemkin village, masking the true economic crisis.
    • The charity's website was a Potemkin village; the funds never reached the needy.