affectation
US /ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃən/
名词
做作, 矫揉造作, 装腔作势
behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
示例:
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Her posh accent was just an affectation.
她那高雅的口音只是一种做作。
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He had an affectation of superiority.
他有一种优越感的做作。