空城计的英文: [Literal Meaning] empty/city/stratagem an empty-city stratagem
[解释] 指在危急情况下,故意装作镇定掩饰空虚、骗过对方的策略。
[Explanation] presenting a bold front to conceal a weak defense
[例子] 这里经常有贼,居民们外出的时候都把家里的收音机打开,唱空城计让贼以为家里有人。
[Example] Here are many thieves. So when the residents are out, they usually turn on their radio and play an empty-city stratagem, which will make the thieves believe that someone is at home. |