"feigns" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 假装

Definition

假装有某种感觉、状况或特性，通常是为了欺骗他人或避免某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是正式或文学用语，日常口语中少用。常见搭配：'feigns illness'（装病）、'feigns surprise'（假装惊讶）。和 'pretends' 相似，但 'feign' 通常有故意欺骗意味。

Examples

The child feigns sleep when his parents check on him.

孩子在父母查看时**假装**睡觉。

She always feigns surprise when she gets a gift, even if she knew about it.

她每次收到礼物时都会**假装**惊讶，即使早就知道了。

She feigns a headache to avoid going to school.

她**假装**头痛以避免去学校。

He feigns interest in the story.

他**假装**对这个故事感兴趣。

If he feigns ignorance, don't believe him—he knows exactly what happened.

如果他**假装**不知道，别信他——他很清楚发生了什么。

Sometimes a cat feigns being hurt to get more treats.

有时候猫会**假装**受伤来获得更多零食。