dog and pony show
US /dɔɡ ənd ˈpoʊ.ni ʃoʊ/
UK /dɔɡ ənd ˈpoʊ.ni ʃoʊ/
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华而不实的表演, 作秀, 炫耀性展示
a highly elaborate and often ostentatious presentation or display, typically designed to impress or persuade people
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The company's product launch was a real dog and pony show, with flashy graphics and celebrity endorsements.
公司的产品发布会真是一场华而不实的表演，有华丽的图形和名人代言。
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The politician's visit to the factory was just a dog and pony show to gain votes.
这位政客对工厂的访问只是一场为了拉选票的作秀。