plural fobs
plural fobs
Learner's definition of FOB
[count]
1
: a short chain attached especially to a pocket watch(怀表上的)短链
2
: a small object that is a decoration on a watch chain or a key ring(手表链或钥匙环上的)小饰物
2 fob /ˈfɑːb/ verb
fobs; fobbed; fobbing
fobs; fobbed; fobbing
Learner's definition of FOB
fob off
[phrasal verb] 1 fob (someone or something) off or fob off (someone or something) informal
: to cause (someone) to accept something that is false, badly made, etc., instead of what is wanted(用假的、粗制滥造的东西等)搪塞,哄骗 —
+ with 2
: to present or offer (something fake or false) as genuine or true(以假乱真地)陈列,提供 3
US : to give (someone or something not wanted) to someone else : to palm off (someone or something)(把…)推给,骗售给(别人) —
often + on