cold reading

短语

词形变化

cold readings 复数 cold readings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The technique, or an instance, of using likely guesses and assumptions, then narrowing in on any positive responses, in order to give the impression of having information about a person or event.

    可数 不可数

    The self-described psychic was merely using cold reading.

  2. 2.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cold, reading.

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    Acting auditions often include cold reading.