单词 | hypocrisy |
释义 | hypocrisy hypocrisy /hɪˈpɒk.rɪ.si/ aep /-ˈpɑː.krə-/ noun [U] DISAPPROVING ► C2 a situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time: » There's one rule for her and another rule for everyone else and it's sheer hypocrisy.Thesaurus+: ↑Lies, lying and hypocrisy , ↑Dishonest people • • • Extra Examples:» Her strongest criticism was reserved for the prime minister whom she accused of 'nauseating hypocrisy'.» I'm amazed at the hypocrisy of the man - buying a foreign car after urging everyone else to buy British products.» In constantly criticizing others for being intolerant whilst refusing to hear anyone else's view, they are guilty of supreme hypocrisy.» His behaviour in this whole affair does rather savour of hypocrisy - he's certainly not without blame himself.» Why can't politicians just be honest with themselves and stop all this hypocrisy? |
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