pretension
noun
UK/prɪˈten.ʃᵊn/
US/prɪˈten.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of pretension noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually plural(通常複數)
a claim or aspiration to a position of importance, success, or value, often without justification.
自命；標榜；意圖；抱負
The Chronicle aims to be regarded as a serious newspaper.
《紀事報》旨在被視為一份嚴肅的報紙。
The New York Giants' aspirations for a Super Bowl victory were undermined by their loss last week.
紐約巨人隊對超級碗勝利的抱負因上周的失利而受挫。
He harbors pretensions of becoming a great writer.
他懷有成為偉大作家的抱負。
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the act of attempting to appear more important, intelligent, or skilled than one actually is.
做作；虛飾；矯飾
He rejected all pretension and preferred to speak directly.
他拒絕所有做作，更喜歡直接說話。
There was not a hint of pretension in her manner of speaking.
她的說話方式中沒有一絲虛飾。
His pretension was an attempt to hide his lack of experience.
他的矯飾是為了掩蓋他缺乏經驗。