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affectation

🇬🇧 UK/æfek'teɪʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/.æfek'teiʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

Unnatural or artificial behavior intended to impress others; a pretentious manner or habit.

矫揉造作;做作;装腔作势

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
afto, toward
+
fecmake, do
+
tsuffix
+
ationact, process, state
=affectation

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her affectation of sophistication was transparent to everyone.

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