[mass noun]the action or practice of deceiving or misleading someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth 欺骗,欺诈 a web of deceit. 骗局。 ■[count noun]a dishonest act or statement 欺骗(行为),谎言 ■deceitful disposition or character 奸诈,虚伪 I can't stand your treachery and deceit. 我不能忍受你的背信弃义和欺诈虚伪。
语源
Middle English: from Old French, past participle (used as a noun) of deceveir 'deceive'