to fool
01
騙す, だます
to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd
Transitive: to fool sb
例
He fooled everyone with his elaborate story about winning the lottery.
彼は宝くじに当たったという詳細な話でみんなをだました。
Kids often enjoy fooling each other with playful pranks and jokes.
子供たちはよく、遊び心のあるいたずらやジョークでお互いをだますことを楽しみます。
02
ふざける, 馬鹿なことをする
to behave in a silly or senseless way
Intransitive
例
She could n’t help but fool when the teacher was n’t looking, making faces at her friends.
先生が見ていないときに、彼女は友達に顔をしかめてふざけるのを禁じ得なかった。
They fooled by pretending to be superheroes, acting out ridiculous stunts in the yard.
彼らはスーパーヒーローのふりをして庭でばかげたスタントを演じ、ふざけていました。
03
だます, 欺く
to trick or deceive someone into behaving foolishly
Transitive: to fool sb into sth
例
They fooled their friend into thinking it was his birthday.
彼らは友達をだまして、それが彼の誕生日だと思わせた。
He was fooled into making a decision he would regret.
彼は後悔する決断をさせられるようにだまされた。
Fool
01
フール, フルーツクリーム
an English dessert that is made by mixing softened fruit with cream or custard
02
馬鹿, 愚か者
a person who lacks good judgment
例
A fool trusts everyone without question.
愚か者は疑うことなく誰でも信じる。
Only a fool would ignore such clear warnings.
そんな明確な警告を無視するのは愚か者だけだ。
04
道化師, ピエロ
a performer or entertainer in a royal court or other setting who is known for their humorous or nonsensical performances
05
道化師, 愚か者
a character who embodies both humor and wisdom, and can offer insights into the human condition that other characters may overlook or disregard
