synthetic

形容词

UK/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
US/sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk/

定义 synthetic 形容词

artificial(人工的)

  1. Made by chemical synthesis or artificial means, often as a substitute for a natural product.

    人造的;合成的

    • These sportswear items are made from synthetic fibers.

      这些运动服饰是由合成纤维制成的。

    • The lab is developing new synthetic materials for use in construction.

      实验室正在开发用于建筑的新型合成材料。

    • This medication contains synthetic steroids.

      这种药物含有合成类固醇。

  2. disapproving(贬义)

    Not genuine or natural; artificial or contrived.

    非真实的;虚假的;矫揉造作的

    • He tried to hide his unease with a synthetic smile.

      他试图用一个虚假的笑容来掩饰自己的不安。

    • The politician's public speeches sounded synthetic.

      这位政治家的公开演讲听起来很虚假。

    • She was accused of presenting a synthetic personality on social media.

      她被指控在社交媒体上展示了一个虚假的个性。