affectation
affectation
af∙fec∙ta∙tion / ˌæfɛkˈteʃən ; ˌæfekˈteɪʃən /
◙noun [C,U]
1. a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural
• 装模作样，矫揉造作:
»Calling everyone 'darling' is just an affectation.
逢人就叫“亲爱的”，那是装腔作势。
af∙fec∙ta∙tion / ˌæfɛkˈteʃən ; ˌæfekˈteɪʃən /
◙noun [C,U]
1. a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural
• 装模作样，矫揉造作:
»Calling everyone 'darling' is just an affectation.
逢人就叫“亲爱的”，那是装腔作势。