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Feigns Meaning in English

word · lemma: feign

ˈfeɪn
FAYN
fˈeɪnz
FAYNZ

释义

Pretends to have a feeling, condition, or quality, usually to deceive others or avoid something.

用法与细微差别

Formal or literary verb, not used in casual speech. Common collocations: 'feigns illness', 'feigns surprise'. Similar to 'pretends', but 'feign' often suggests intentional deception for a purpose.

例句

The child feigns sleep when his parents check on him.

basic

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

natural

She feigns a headache to avoid going to school.

basic

He feigns interest in the story.

basic

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

natural

Sometimes a cat feigns being hurt to get more treats.

natural