Barmecide
EN→ZH
What Does Barmecide Mean?
- 虚假的
- 假象的
- 表面富裕的
Barmecide Pronunciation
/ˈbɑːrməˌsaɪd/
Barmecide Definition
noun
Definition
A person who offers hope or promises of abundance but provides nothing of substance; a delusion of plenty.
In ZH
一个提供希望或富裕承诺但实际上提供的东西毫无物质的人；一种丰盈的幻觉。
How to Use Barmecide in a Sentence
- The politician's barmecide promises failed to convince the voters.
- Their lavish lifestyle turned out to be purely barmecide, as they were deep in debt.
- He was known for his barmecide nature, always boasting about wealth he didn't have.
- In the story, the barmecide feast left the protagonist hungry for true friendship.
- Many investors were lured by barmecide opportunities that never materialized.