"pinchbeck" in Chinese (Simplified)
人造金虚假的
Definition
Pinchbeck 是一种看起来像黄金但价值很低的合金。这个词也用来形容那些看似珍贵实际却是伪造的东西或人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Pinchbeck”是一个正式且有文学色彩的词，日常口语中很少用。通常比喻某物或某人是伪造或次等的。不要与“镀金”混淆，pinchbeck 完全没有黄金。
Examples
This necklace is made of pinchbeck, not real gold.
这条项链是用**人造金**做的，不是真正的黄金。
People often bought pinchbeck jewelry in the 18th century.
18世纪，人们常买**人造金**首饰。
His throne was nothing more than a pinchbeck display of power.
他的王位不过是**虚假的**权力展示。
She wore a ring of pinchbeck and everyone thought it was real gold.
她戴着一枚**人造金**戒指，大家都以为是真金。
He called the politician's promises nothing but pinchbeck hopes.
他说政治家的承诺不过是**虚假的**希望。
The show was entertaining, but its glamour was pure pinchbeck.
表演很有趣，但它的奢华全是**虚假的**。