A ruse is an action or plan which is intended to deceive someone.
例句
It is now clear that this was a ruse to divide them.现在已清楚这是一个离间他们的诡计。
英汉词典释义
n.
诡计, 计策
The children thought of a clever ruse to get their mother to leave the house so they could get ready for her surprise.孩子们想出一个聪明的办法使妈妈离家, 以便他们能准备晚会给她一个惊喜。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)