affectation
n
1 [C, U] (instance of) unnatural behaviour, manner of speaking, etc, intended to impress others 為給人留有印象而作出不自然的樣子; 做作
His little affectations irritated her. 他做作的小動作激怒了她.
I detest all affectation. 我厭惡一切矯揉造作的行為.
2 [C] ~ (of sth) pretence; deliberate display (of sth that is not truly felt) 假裝; 故意表現(xiàn)(不是真正感覺的事物)
an affectation of interest, indifference, etc 裝作有興趣, 假裝不在乎.
??? 情景例句
The weather couldn't have been better.
天氣再好不過了。
How much does the elephant weight?
這個大象有多重?
I'm planning to do a special study of satellites next term.