deceit
/dɪˈsi:t; dɪ`sit/ n
1 [U] deliberately leading sb to believe or accept sth that is false, usu so as to get sth for oneself; deceiving 欺骗; 欺诈
practice deceit on sb 对某人进行欺骗
She won her promotion by deceit. 她用欺骗手段得以晋升.
2 [C] dishonest act or statement 不诚实的行为或言语
She got them to hand over all their money by a wicked deceit. 她用卑鄙的手段使他们把所有的钱移交给她.