남을 속이거나 기만하여 이득을 취하다.
To deceive or trick someone, often through clever manipulation or fraudulent means.
예문:
"The unsuspecting tourists were hocused into buying fake antiques."
"He felt he had been hocused by the smooth-talking salesman."
음료에 약을 타서 남을 마비시키거나 의식을 잃게 만들다.
To stupefy or render someone unconscious by adding a drug to their drink; to spike a drink.
예문:
"The criminal attempted to hocus the guard's coffee to gain entry."
"She realized her wine had been hocused when she started feeling dizzy."
남을 속이기 위한 사기나 기만적인 행위.
An act of deception, trickery, or a fraudulent maneuver.
예문:
"The entire investment scheme turned out to be nothing but a clever hocus."
"Don't be fooled by the political hocus used to hide the budget cuts."
마취제나 약물이 들어 있는 음료.
A drink that has been spiked with a drug or narcotic.
예문:
"The victim was found unconscious after consuming a potent hocus."
"He narrowly avoided drinking the hocus prepared by his rivals."