affectation
n
1 [C, U] (instance of) unnatural behaviour, manner of speaking, etc, intended to impress others 为给人留有印象而作出不自然的样子; 做作
His little affectations irritated her. 他做作的小动作激怒了她.
I detest all affectation. 我厌恶一切矫揉造作的行为.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) pretence; deliberate display (of sth that is not truly felt) 假装; 故意表现(不是真正感觉的事物)
an affectation of interest, indifference, etc 装作有兴趣, 假装不在乎.
🗣️ 情景例句
I studied medicine there.
我在那里学医学。
Affairs that are done by due degrees are soon ended.
事情要安步就班地做,就会很快地做完。
I turned to look at the children, but there weren't any in sight: they had all run away! The man laughed when he realized what had happened.