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'd like to talk with you about something troublesome.
我想同你谈点麻烦事。
He who sees through life and death will meet with most success.
看破生死者,大多会成功。
If you want to send a letter to an office abroad that is in a different time zone, you can send a fax, and it will be received even though the office is not open.