"sanctimonious" in Chinese (Simplified)
道貌岸然假裝虔誠
Definition
形容某人假装比别人更有道德或更虔诚,通常让人觉得虚伪或令人讨厌。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式、带贬义,常用来批评假道学或假装虔诚的人。常与“语气”、“态度”等词搭配。对真诚、道德的人不适用。
Examples
His sanctimonious attitude annoys everyone in the office.
他那种**道貌岸然**的态度让办公室里所有人都反感。
People disliked her sanctimonious speeches about honesty.
人们讨厌她那些关于诚实的**假虔诚**演讲。
I don't trust his sanctimonious promises.
我不相信他那些**道貌岸然**的承诺。
She gave a sanctimonious smile when she caught me making a mistake.
她发现我犯错时,露出了一个**假道学**的微笑。
His sanctimonious tone made it hard to have a real conversation.
他那种**假装虔诚**的语气让人很难真正交流。
Don't be so sanctimonious—nobody's perfect here.
别那么**道貌岸然**,这里没人是完美的。