Wordiyopretend
🇬🇧 UK/pri'tend/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kTOEFLGREA2
Definitions
v.
To behave as if something is true when it is not; to make believe; to falsely claim.
假装，伪装；自称
adj.
Not real; imaginary or feigned.
假装的，虚构的
n.
The act of engaging in make-believe play.
假装，扮演游戏
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.pretend not to notice假装没注意到
- 2.pretend to be假装是……
- 3.let's pretend我们来假装……
- 4.[pretend otherwise]假装不是这样
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children decided to pretend they were explorers discovering a new island.
- 2.
He pretended not to notice her when she walked into the room.
- 3.
You can't just pretend the problem doesn't exist and hope it goes away.