C1 noun /hoʊks/
Hoax
骗局; 欺骗; 愚弄
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
外星人着陆的新闻结果证明是一种由恶作剧者创造的精心策划的恶作剧。