affectation [ˌæf.ek'teɪ.ʃən] disapproving noun countable or uncountable ■behaviour or speech that is not sincere 矫揉造作,做作,装模作样;假装•She has so many little affectations.她身上有好多矫揉造作的小毛病。 •His manner reeks of affectation.他的举止做作至极。 •"It doesn't concern me, " he said with an affectation of nonchalance.“这不关我的事,”他故作冷漠地说。 |