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
Will he be OK, Dad?
他会没事吗, 爸爸?
The devil can cite the Scriptures for his purpose.
魔鬼替其狡辩,也会引经据点。
After all, all living creatures live by feeding on something else, whether it be plant or animal, dead or alive, and it is only by chance that such a fate is avoided.