decoy
/ˈdiː.kɔɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdiː.kɔɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdē-ˌkȯi di-ˈkȯi/ (ame, mw) · /dɪˈkɔɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈkɔɪ/ (ame, ipa)
decoy — 名詞
- decoysingular
- decoysplural
1. a person or object that pulls attention away from a real target so that another
誘餌；幌子
用來轉移注意力的人或物
a person or object that pulls attention away from a real target so that another action can succeed unnoticed, often by appearing to be the real thing
The robbers sent Sofia into the bank lobby as a decoy while the rest broke in through the roof.
搶匪派 Sofia 進入銀行大廳當誘餌，其他人則從屋頂破門而入。
as a decoy: pretender drawing attention from the real action
Police used an empty armoured van as a decoy to lure the gang away from the real cash delivery.
警方用一輛空的運鈔車當誘餌，把歹徒從真正的現金運送路線引開。
use X as a decoy to + verb: purpose construction
Sahil realised the friendly stranger had only been a decoy when his wallet vanished from the next table.
當錢包從鄰桌消失時，Sahil 才意識到那位友善的陌生人只是個幌子。
A second drone flew low over the valley as a decoy, drawing the missiles away from the main aircraft.
第二架無人機低空飛過山谷充當誘餌，把飛彈從主機身上引開。
Gabriel kept a cheap watch in his front pocket as a decoy; the real one was hidden inside his sock.
Gabriel 把一支便宜的手錶放在前口袋當幌子，真正那支則藏在襪子裡。
- diversion
an action or event that pulls attention away; a decoy is usually a tangible person or object
- lure
stresses the attraction; a decoy stresses the misdirection
- red herring
informal; usually a misleading clue in an argument or story rather than a physical object
文法句型
a decoy for/to
act/serve as a decoy
用法筆記
Frequently used in the fixed pattern 'as a decoy' or 'act/serve as a decoy'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense covers any person, vehicle, or object used to misdirect attention, not specifically a hunting lure.
常見錯誤
2. a model of a duck, goose, or similar creature — sometimes a live tame one — that
假鳥；獵誘餌
獵人放置以吸引野鳥靠近的假鳥或誘鳥
a model of a duck, goose, or similar creature — sometimes a live tame one — that hunters set out so wild birds will come close enough to be shot or trapped
Before sunrise, Brandon set out a dozen wooden duck decoys on the edge of the marsh.
天還沒亮，Brandon 就在沼澤邊擺出十幾隻木雕的假鴨子。
duck/goose decoys: typical waterfowl-hunting collocation
The painted decoys floated quietly near the reeds, fooling the geese into landing within shooting range.
塗了漆的假鳥靜靜浮在蘆葦旁，騙得大雁飛進了射程之內。
fool [target] into + ing: how a decoy works
Putri's grandfather carved each decoy by hand and kept the set under the porch all year.
Putri 的祖父每一隻誘餌都親手雕刻，整年都把那一組收在門廊下。
A single live pigeon, tied to a low branch, worked as a decoy to draw the hawks toward the trap.
一隻活鴿子被綁在低矮的樹枝上，當作誘餌把老鷹引向陷阱。
文法句型
a decoy for + animal
set out / put out decoys
用法筆記
Almost always plural in hunting contexts ('set out decoys', 'a spread of decoys'). Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is specifically for hunting wild birds or animals, not for misdirecting humans.
decoy — 動詞
- decoypresent simple I / you / we / they
- decoyshe / she / it
- decoyedpast simple
- decoying-ing form
1. to lead a person to a chosen place, or trick them into a chosen action, by using
誘騙；引誘
用假象把人帶往特定地點或行為
to lead a person to a chosen place, or trick them into a chosen action, by using a fake clue or harmless-looking sign that hides what you really want
The scammers decoyed Élise into a fake taxi by waving the same logo as the company she had booked.
詐騙集團舉著和 Élise 預訂的公司一樣的標誌，把她誘騙上了一輛假計程車。
decoy somebody into + noun: typical pattern
Soraya pretended to drop her phone, hoping to decoy the guard away from the side door.
Soraya 假裝把手機掉在地上，想把警衛從側門引開。
decoy somebody away from: purposeful misdirection
The smaller boat was sent ahead to decoy the patrol toward the empty cove.
較小的那艘船被派在前頭，把巡邏隊誘到那個空無一物的小港灣。
Walid decoyed the children into the dentist's office by promising ice cream afterward.
Walid 答應結束後請小朋友吃冰淇淋，藉此把他們騙進牙醫診所。
文法句型
decoy somebody into + noun/gerund
decoy somebody away from + noun
decoy somebody to + place
用法筆記
Object is usually a person or group; the destination or action follows with 'into', 'away from', or 'to'. Subject is typically a person or organisation acting with intent — not a passive trap.
常見錯誤
2. to bring a bird or animal close enough to shoot or capture by showing it a fake
引誘獵捕
用假鳥或同類把野生動物引近以獵捕
to bring a bird or animal close enough to shoot or capture by showing it a fake or a member of its own kind that makes it think the area is safe
Minho's father taught him how to decoy mallards into the cove using a single carved drake.
Minho 的父親教他怎麼用一隻雕刻的公鴨，把綠頭鴨引進小灣裡。
decoy [bird] into + place: hunting pattern
The hunters tried to decoy the wild geese toward the floating models, but a passing dog ruined the setup.
獵人想用浮在水面的假鳥把野雁引過去，卻被經過的一隻狗破壞了整個布置。
decoy + plural prey + toward: with adverbial of direction
Park rangers sometimes decoy nuisance bears into a baited cage so they can move them to safer forest.
公園管理員有時會把惹麻煩的熊誘進放了餌的籠子，再把牠們搬到更安全的森林。
Jude crouched in the reeds and softly called, hoping to decoy the ducks within range of the camera.
Jude 蹲在蘆葦叢裡輕聲呼喚，希望把鴨子引到相機鏡頭可拍到的範圍內。
文法句型
decoy [animal] into + trap/range
decoy [animal] toward + place
用法筆記
Object is an animal or bird, and a location phrase ('into a trap', 'toward the blind', 'within range') almost always follows. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense's target is wildlife, and the action ends in capture, shooting, or close observation rather than human deception.