affectation

名詞

UK/ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 affectation 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

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

    指不真誠的行為或言詞;裝模作樣,虛偽。

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

      她說話時帶著某種裝腔作勢的語氣,聽起來很不自然。

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

      他的舉止充滿了做作,明顯是為了吸引注意力。

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

      這位演員的表演有些做作,未能打動觀眾。