pretentious
pre
pri
pri
ten
ˈtɛn
ten
tious
ʃəs
shēs
British pronunciation
/pɹɪtˈɛnʃəs/

“pretentious”的英语定义和含义

pretentious
01

做作的, 炫耀的

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others
example
例子
The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities.
做作的主人不断提及名人。
Her pretentious behavior made the gathering uncomfortable.
做作的行为让聚会变得不自在。
02

做作的, 矫饰的

expressing exaggerated or unwarranted importance, value, or status
example
例子
The pretentious language alienated most of the audience.
做作的语言疏远了大多数观众。
They built a pretentious mansion with gold‑plated gates.
他们建造了一座浮夸的豪宅,配有镀金大门。

词汇树

pretentiously
pretentiousness
unpretentious
pretentious
pretend
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