单词 | artificial |
释义 | artificial artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ aep /ˌɑːr.t̬ɪ-/ adjective B2 made by people, often as a copy of something natural: » clothes made of artificial fibres» an artificial heart» an artificial lake» artificial fur/sweeteners/flowersThesaurus+: ↑Natural and artificialC2 DISAPPROVING not sincere: » Their cheerfulness seemed rather strained and artificial.Thesaurus+: ↑Affected and insincereartificiality /ˌɑː.tɪˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/ aep /ˌɑːr.t̬ɪˌfɪʃ.iˈæl.ə.t̬i/ noun [U]Thesaurus+: ↑Natural and artificialartificially /-i/ adverb ► B2» Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been grown artificially (= not in natural conditions) in manure.Thesaurus+: ↑Natural and artificialThesaurus+: ↑Affected and insincere • • • Extra Examples:» This artificial fabric has the texture of silk.» The match will be played on an artificial surface.» Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer.» This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives.» She's been fitted with an artificial leg. |
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