"pretensions" in Chinese (Simplified)
自命不凡装腔作势
Definition
自命不凡指的是某人自认为比实际更重要或更有才华，或对自己做出没有根据的自我评价。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于复数，带有批评语气。常见搭配：'pretensions to something'，用于批评某人自视过高。不同于‘企图心’或‘抱负’，它暗示夸大或不真实的自我评价。
Examples
His pretensions annoyed everyone at the meeting.
他的**自命不凡**让会议上的每个人都感到厌烦。
She has pretensions to being an artist.
她有当艺术家的**自命不凡**。
The hotel has no pretensions; it's simple but comfortable.
这家酒店没有**装腔作势**，但很舒适。
I can’t stand people with pretensions of knowing everything.
我受不了那些总是**自命不凡**的人。
He dropped his pretensions once he realized no one was impressed.
当他发现没人佩服他时，他放下了自己的**装腔作势**。
Their restaurant is good, but don’t expect any fancy pretensions.
他们的餐厅不错，但不要期待任何**自命不凡**的花招。