pretend
動詞
UK/prɪˈtend/
US/prɪˈtend/
定義 pretend 動詞
- B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To behave as if something is true when it is not, typically to deceive or as part of a game.
假裝；偽裝；（遊戲中）扮演
She pretended not to hear, but her eyes betrayed that she did care.
她假裝沒聽見，但她的眼神出賣了她其實很在意。
The little boys were pretending to be pirates in the garden.
小男孩們在花園裡假裝自己是海盜。
Are you just pretending to be interested in this topic?
你只是假裝對這個話題感興趣嗎？
片語 pretend 動詞
- not pretend to do something
To not falsely claim to possess a certain ability, knowledge, or quality.
不妄称
• I don't pretend to be a perfect mother.
我不假裝自己是個完美的母親。
形容詞
UK/prɪˈtend/
US/prɪˈtend/
定義 pretend 形容詞
Not real; imaginary.
虛假的；想像的；不真實的
They used pretend documents to cover up the illegal activities.
他們使用虛假文件來掩蓋非法活動。
She uses a pretend friend to comfort herself.
她用一個假想的朋友來安慰自己。
The kitchen in this restaurant is a pretend set.
這家餐廳的廚房是一個假佈景。