artificial
adjective uk/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ us/ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl/
B2 人造的，人工的;仿造的
made by people, often as a copy of something natural
clothes made of artificial fibres 人造纤维面料的服装
an artificial heart 人造心脏
an artificial lake 人工湖
artificial fur/sweeteners/flowers 人造毛皮／人造甜味剂／假花
C2 disapproving虚假的，不真诚的;矫揉造作的
not sincere
Their cheerfulness seemed rather strained and artificial. 他们的高兴表情看上去非常做作虚伪。
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- This artificial fabric has the texture of silk.
- The match will be played on an artificial surface.
- Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer.
- This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives.
- She's been fitted with an artificial leg.