affectation

更新时间:2026-07-05 05:21:40   栏目: 英语词典

音标

英 [ˌæfekˈteɪʃn];美 [ˌæfekˈteɪʃn]

意思

名词,意为“假装;做作;矫情”,指的是一种不自然的行为、态度或言语表现,目的是为了给他人留下某种印象,并非真实情感或特质的流露。

造句

Her constant use of fancy words was just an affectation to seem more intelligent.(她总是使用华丽的辞藻,不过是为了显得更聪明而故作姿态罢了。)

His French accent was clearly an affectation; he had never even been to France.(他的法国口音明显是装出来的,他甚至从未去过法国。)

The affectation in his mannerisms made him less likable among his peers.(他那些矫揉造作的举止让他在同龄人中不太受欢迎。)

She put on an affectation of surprise when she already knew the news.(她明明已经知道了这个消息,却假装出惊讶的样子。)

The actor's affectation of a southern drawl didn't come across as genuine.(这位演员刻意模仿的南方拖腔听起来很不自然。)

His affectation of modesty was seen through by everyone.(他故作谦虚的样子被大家看穿了。)

The affectation of being too busy to meet friends was just an excuse.(假装太忙而没时间见朋友只是个借口。)

Some people use an affectation of indifference to hide their true feelings.(有些人故作冷漠来掩饰自己的真实感情。)

The affectation in her laugh made it sound artificial.(她笑声中的做作让人感觉很假。)

His affectation of being a tough guy didn't fool anyone.(他装作硬汉的样子并没有骗过任何人。)

初学英语怎么运用

口语运用

日常评价他人:在和朋友聊天评价某个人的行为表现时使用。例如:“Don't you think his way of talking is an affectation? He always uses those big words.(你不觉得他说话的方式很做作吗?他总是用那些高深的词汇。)”

讨论表演或角色:当讨论电影、戏剧中的角色时。比如:“The actress's affectation in that scene really spoiled the whole performance.(那位女演员在那个场景中的矫揉造作真的毁了整个表演。)”

 

写作运用

人物描写:在写记叙文或者人物传记类文章时,用于描述人物不好的一面。例如:“The politician's affectation during the speech made the audience lose trust in him.(这位政治家演讲时的做作让观众对他失去了信任。)”

议论文写作:在论述关于真诚、虚伪等主题的议论文中使用。比如:“Affectation in communication often leads to misunderstandings and a lack of real connection.(交流中的做作往往会导致误解和缺乏真正的沟通。)”

 

学习积累

阅读文学作品:阅读经典文学作品,留意作者对人物做作行为的描写以及 “affectation” 这个词的使用。分析作者是如何通过具体事例来展现人物的这种特质,学习相关的表达方法。

观看英语影视作品:观看英语电影、电视剧时,注意观察那些有做作行为的角色,听剧中人物对这种行为的评价,学习如何用英语自然地表达类似的看法,积累相关的语言素材。