dog and pony show
US /dɔɡ ənd ˈpoʊ.ni ʃoʊ/
UK /dɔɡ ənd ˈpoʊ.ni ʃoʊ/
1.
華而不實的表演, 作秀, 炫耀性展示
a highly elaborate and often ostentatious presentation or display, typically designed to impress or persuade people
:
•
The company's product launch was a real dog and pony show, with flashy graphics and celebrity endorsements.
公司的產品發佈會真是一場華而不實的表演，有華麗的圖形和名人代言。
•
The politician's visit to the factory was just a dog and pony show to gain votes.
這位政客對工廠的訪問只是一場為了拉選票的作秀。