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affectation

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n.假装,虚饰,做作

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affectation为短语/超纲词汇

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fact=to make(做),to do(做,为) 变化型 fect

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affectation


/,æfek'teɪʃn; ,æfɛk`teʃən/
n
1 [C, U] (instance of) unnatural behaviour, manner of speaking, etc, intended to impress others 为给人留有印象而作出不自然的样子; 做作
*His little affectations irritated her. 他做作的小动作激怒了她.
* I detest all affectation. 我厌恶一切矫揉造作的行为.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) pretence; deliberate display (of sth that is not truly felt) 假装; 故意表现(不是真正感觉的事物)
*an affectation of interest, indifference, etc 装作有兴趣, 假装不在乎.

affectation


n [U and C]
a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural
 Calling everyone 'darling' is just an affectation.