pretend
verb [ I ] uk/prɪˈtend/ us/prɪˈtend/
B2 假装，伪称;（游戏中）装扮
to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game
[ + (that) ] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did. 他假装不在乎，但我知道他很介意。
The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs. 孩子们装扮成恐龙。
[ + to infinitive ] Were you just pretending to be interested? 你只是在假装感兴趣吗？
She's not really hurt - she's only pretending. 她并不是真的受了伤——她只是在装。
Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise. 我当然生气了——怎么可能会是装的。
not pretend to do something formal 不想妄称…
to not claim something that is false
I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject. 我不想妄称自己是该学科的专家。
I don't pretend to understand his motives.
He was very honest in insisting that he didn't pretend to know all the answers.
She doesn't pretend to think that her son is perfect.
The book doesn't pretend to offer a balanced discussion of the issue.
- More examples
- She'll pretend that she hasn't seen us - you watch.
- Just for a laugh, I pretended that I'd forgotten it was his birthday.
- He isn't really angry - he's just pretending.
- She sidled past him, pretending that she had not seen him.
- He even tried to pretend he was a film star's son - can you believe it?
pretend
adjective uk/prɪˈtend/ us/prɪˈtend/
想象的，不真实的
imaginary or not real
"Do you want a cup of tea?" she asks, offering me a pretend cup.
They knew the argument was only pretend, but they still got upset. 他们知道这些争执是假装的，但还是觉得难过。