The Open Dictionary

affectation

名词

UK/ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/

定义 affectation 名词

  1. CountableUncountable

    Behavior or speech that is not genuine; an artificial display of mannerisms adopted to impress others.

    • She speaks with a certain affectation in her tone that makes her sound unnatural.

    • His gestures are full of affectation, clearly aimed at drawing attention.

    • The actor's performance was somewhat affected and failed to touch the audience.