spoof
spoof — 名詞
- spoofsingular
- spoofsplural
1. a film, book, or show that copies a well-known work's style in a funny, exaggera
搞笑仿作
幽默模仿原作品風格的影視或文學創作
a film, book, or show that copies a well-known work's style in a funny, exaggerated way, often making the original look silly
The movie is a spoof of old spy films, with silly gadgets and over-the-top chase scenes.
這部電影是對老派諜報片的搞笑仿作，裡頭充滿了荒謬的小道具和誇張的追逐場景。
collocation: a spoof of [genre/work]
Devika's comedy sketch was a brilliant spoof of reality TV shows like the ones about cooking competitions.
Devika 的喜劇短劇是對烹飪比賽類真人秀的精彩諷刺模仿。
A popular YouTube channel created a spoof of classic fairy tales, turning them into modern city stories.
一個熱門 YouTube 頻道把經典童話改編成現代都市故事，製作成搞笑仿作。
The student theatre group put on a spoof of the school's morning announcements that had everyone in tears from laughing.
學生劇團上演了一齣模仿學校晨間廣播的搞笑短劇，讓大家笑到流淚。
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' + the name of the work or genre being copied.
常見錯誤
spoof — 動詞
- spoofpresent simple I / you / we / they
- spoofs3rd person singular
- spoofing-ing form
- spoofedpast simple
1. to copy a well-known person or work by exaggerating their style for comedic effe
戲仿
以幽默方式模仿名人或作品風格
to copy a well-known person or work by exaggerating their style for comedic effect, without meaning to offend
The comedy troupe spoofed the CEO's speech by exaggerating his hand gestures and serious tone.
那個喜劇劇團誇張地模仿執行長的手勢和嚴肅語氣，搞笑地重現了他的演講。
pattern: spoof + [person's speech/style]
Asher loves to spoof his favourite sci-fi movies in short videos he makes with his cousins at weekends.
Asher 喜歡在週末和表弟們一起拍的短片中，搞笑模仿他最愛的科幻電影。
The late-night TV host spoofed the latest superhero film with a hilarious trailer that swapped villains for kittens.
那位深夜脫口秀主持人用一支把反派全部換成小貓的惡搞預告片，戲仿了最新的超級英雄電影。
Tariq spoofed the way the tour guide spoke, using the same phrases with a Dutch accent that made everyone grin.
Tariq 模仿導遊說話的方式，用帶荷蘭口音的同一套說詞逗得大家咧嘴直笑。
文法句型
spoof + [person/work/style]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 2 (MOCK), this sense carries no intended meanness — the aim is shared laughter, not humiliation. Frequently used in entertainment contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to copy someone's voice or behaviour in a way that makes them seem stupid, delib
嘲弄模仿
以取笑方式模仿他人特徵
to copy someone's voice or behaviour in a way that makes them seem stupid, deliberately trying to upset them
A group of classmates spoofed Dewi's accent until the teacher told them to stop and apologise.
一群同學模仿 Dewi 的口音取笑她，直到老師叫他們停止並道歉。
pattern: spoof + [someone's characteristic] with harmful intent
The comedian was criticised for spoofing the singer's speech difficulty during the live show.
那位喜劇演員因為在直播節目中模仿那位歌手說話困難的樣子而受到批評。
Heather felt hurt when her friends spoofed the way she walked, pulling funny faces behind her back.
Heather 的朋友們在她背後扮鬼臉，模仿她走路的樣子，讓她覺得很受傷。
Mei's classmates spoofed her accent in the hallway, so she stopped joining group discussions.
Mei 的同學在走廊上模仿她的口音，害她從此不再參加小組討論。
- praise
the opposite of making fun of someone
文法句型
spoof + [person/characteristic]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (PARODY): this sense targets a person's genuine traits or limitations, not a work or performance. The intention is to embarrass, not to entertain together.
常見錯誤
❌ 'They just spoofed him for fun — no harm meant.' — if the target felt hurt, this sense applies. Use sense 1 (PARODY) only when the target is in on the joke.
3. to trick someone into believing something false as a joke, without causing any r
戲弄
以玩笑方式騙人相信假事情
to trick someone into believing something false as a joke, without causing any real harm
Paloma spoofed her younger brother into thinking the garden shed was haunted by playing spooky sounds from her phone.
Paloma 用手機播放詭異的聲音，騙她弟弟說花園小屋裡有鬼。
pattern: spoof + [person] + into + [doing something]
The children spoofed the substitute teacher into believing that Friday was national fancy-dress day at school.
孩子們騙代課老師說星期五是學校的變裝日。
Eleni spoofed her flatmate into thinking the landlord had won the lottery and was waiving the rent.
Eleni 騙室友說房東中了樂透，這個月不用繳房租。
Takeshi spoofed his friends into believing he had run into a famous singer at the corner café near the station.
Takeshi 騙他的朋友們說他在車站附近的轉角咖啡館遇到了一位知名歌手。
- enlighten
to tell someone the truth instead of deceiving them
文法句型
spoof + [person] + into + [doing something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'spoof someone into doing something'. Unlike sense 4 (FAKE CALL/EMAIL), this sense is harmless — everyone laughs when the truth comes out. No financial or legal consequences.
常見錯誤
4. to disguise the true origin of a digital message or caller identity so that it s
偽造
偽造來電或電郵來源以詐騙
to disguise the true origin of a digital message or caller identity so that it seems to come from a legitimate party, typically to commit fraud
Hackers spoofed the company's email address to send fake invoices with altered payment details to clients overseas.
駭客偽造了該公司的電子郵件地址，向海外客戶發送附有竄改付款資訊的假發票。
pattern: spoof + [email address/phone number] for fraud
The bank warned elderly customers about calls where scammers spoof the bank's official phone number to ask for passwords.
銀行警告年長客戶，詐騙集團會偽造銀行的官方電話號碼撥打電話索取密碼。
Allison discovered someone had spoofed her phone number to call her own mother and ask for money.
Allison 發現有人偽造她的電話號碼，打給她自己的母親要錢。
The IT team blocked a spoofed email that tried to request a large wire transfer to a fake vendor account.
IT 團隊攔截了一封假冒的電郵，該郵件試圖要求將大筆款項匯到假廠商帳戶。
- forge
broader — you can forge a signature or document; 'spoof' in this sense is specific to digital identity
文法句型
spoof + [phone number/email address/sender identity]
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in cybersecurity and fraud-prevention contexts. Unlike sense 3 (DECEIVE JOKINGLY), this is not a harmless prank — victims can lose money or sensitive data. Passive form is common: 'the number was spoofed'.
常見錯誤
❌ 'They spoofed a phone number for a prank.' — if the prank is harmless, use sense 3 (DECEIVE JOKINGLY). Sense 4 implies a fraud or security risk.