shtik

• 源自意第绪语的名词，指表演或娱乐中的段子、节目、把戏，也可指某人惯用的手法、风格或癖好。

A noun of Yiddish origin referring to a piece, routine, or gimmick, often used in performance or entertainment contexts.

1. A small piece or amountB2informal

   A little bit or a small portion of something, often used in a general sense.

   一小块

   • He only ate a shtik of bread for breakfast.
   • She gave me a shtik of advice before the interview.
   • I just need a shtik more time to finish this.

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   反义词abundancebulkheaplotmasspilequantity

2. Performer's gimmickB2informalart

   A rehearsed or characteristic bit of business or routine used by a performer to attract attention or create a signature style.

   拿手好戏

   • The comedian's shtik involves pretending to trip over his own feet.
   • Her shtik is to pause dramatically before delivering the punchline.
   • Every magician has a shtik to distract the audience.

   同义词actbitgimmicknumberroutine

3. Prank or clowningB2informal

   A playful trick or piece of clowning, often intended to amuse.

   恶作剧或滑稽表演

   • The kids pulled a silly shtik on their teacher.
   • His shtik at the party was to wear a ridiculous hat.
   • That was just a harmless shtik to make everyone laugh.

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4. Devious trickC1informal

   A cunning or dishonest trick, often involving cheating or deception.

   诡计

   • He tried a shtik to avoid paying the full price.
   • The con artist's shtik was to pretend to be a charity worker.
   • That was a cheap shtik to win the game unfairly.

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