feint
/feɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · /feɪnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfānt/ (ame, mw)
feint — verb
- feintpresent simple I / you / we / they
- feints3rd person singular
- feinting-ing form
- feintedpast simple
1. to make a quick false movement so another player or fighter reacts to the wrong
to make a quick false movement so another player or fighter reacts to the wrong thing before the real move comes.
Yuna feinted to the right, then cut inside the last defender.
feint to + direction
The boxer feinted with his left hand before throwing a hook.
feint with + hand
Mateo feinted at the goalkeeper, then rolled the ball into the corner.
In training, Jabari feinted twice before stepping back out of reach.
- telegraph
to show your move too clearly instead of hiding it
文法句型
feint to + direction
feint at + opponent
feint with + hand/shoulder/weapon
用法筆記
Usually describes a brief false move meant to draw a reaction in boxing, football, fencing, or similar contests. It often appears with a direction or with 'at' to show the person being tricked.
常見錯誤
feint — noun
- feintsingular
- feintsplural
1. a short pretend move that makes another player or fighter expect one action whil
a short pretend move that makes another player or fighter expect one action while you prepare a different one.
Mateo sold the feint, and the defender jumped the wrong way.
sell the feint
One sharp feint opened space for the striker near the goal.
sharp feint
The fencer used a feint to pull the rival's blade aside.
After Rachel's feint, the boxer stepped back and missed her chance.
- direct attack
a straight move with no attempt to mislead
文法句型
make/use + a feint
a feint to + direction
a feint with + hand/body
用法筆記
Often used with verbs like 'make', 'use', or 'sell'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is the actual body movement in sport or fighting, not a wider strategic trick between groups.
常見錯誤
2. a planned move that hides your real purpose and makes the other side expect the
a planned move that hides your real purpose and makes the other side expect the wrong action, especially in war, politics, or strategy.
The army launched a feint at the bridge while the main force crossed downstream.
launch a feint at + target
The mayor's late-night motorcade was only a feint, and the real meeting began elsewhere.
The company made a feint toward a merger to test how its rival would react.
Yael called the noisy march a feint before the quiet talks began.
- open move
shows the real plan directly instead of hiding it
文法句型
launch/make + a feint
a feint at + target
use + a feint + to + verb
用法筆記
This sense is used for strategy between armies, parties, companies, or other groups. Unlike sense 1, it does not need a physical fake step by one player or fighter.