| 单词 | pretend |
| 释义 | pretend pretend /prɪˈtend/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for pretend B2 to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game: » [+ (that)] He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did.» The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.» [+ to infinitive] Were you just pretending to be interested?» She's not really hurt - she's only pretending.» Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise.Thesaurus+: ↑Faking and pretendingThesaurus+: ↑Children's gamesnot pretend to do sth FORMALF0 to not claim something that is false: » I don't pretend to be an expert on the subject.Thesaurus+: ↑Assertions and asserting• • • Extra Examples:» She'll pretend that she hasn't seen us - you watch.» Just for a laugh, I pretended that I'd forgotten it was his birthday.» He isn't really angry - he's just pretending.» She sidled past him, pretending that she had not seen him.» He even tried to pretend he was a film star's son - can you believe it? |
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