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
Let's use the fine china.
我们用上好的瓷器吧。
A merry heart goes all the way.
生性乐天,终身受用。
Few things could be more impressive than the peace that descends on deserted city streets at weekends when the thousands that travel to work every day are tucked away in their homes in the country.