hypocritical
UK/.hipә'kritikl/US
GREC2
释义
adj.
Behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
伪善的;虚伪的
词根拆分
词根派生hypocrisy 的形容词:hypo-(在下)+ critic(判断/表演,来自 krinein)+ -al。形容那些「戴着面具」的言行——说一套做一套。
词根 crit 还连着 11 个词例句
- 1.
It's hypocritical to demand honesty while hiding the truth yourself.
自己藏着真相却要求别人诚实,这是虚伪的。
- 2.
Critics called the policy hypocritical and self-serving.
批评者称这项政策既虚伪又自私。
- 3.
She found his sudden concern hypocritical.
她觉得他突如其来的关心很虚伪。