pretentiously
用法要点
句型搭配
常用于修饰动词,描述某人以夸张或做作的方式行动,如说话、写作或行为。
介词用法
通常不与特定介词固定搭配,但可出现在句子中作为状语,强调方式。
语域说明
多用于正式或批评性语境,如文学评论、商务报告或日常讽刺,表示负面评价。
基础例句
He spoke pretentiously about his new job, making everyone roll their eyes.
他狂妄自大地谈论他的新工作,让所有人都翻白眼。
She dressed pretentiously for the casual party, wearing a fancy gown.
她为这个休闲派对穿得自以为是,穿了一件华丽的礼服。
They acted pretentiously at the dinner, trying to impress the guests.
他们在晚餐时表现得狂妄自大,试图给客人留下深刻印象。
高级例句
The author's prose was criticized for being pretentiously ornate, lacking genuine depth.
这位作者的散文因过于华丽而受到批评,缺乏真正的深度。
In the business meeting, he presented his ideas pretentiously, alienating his colleagues.
在商务会议上,他自以为是地展示他的想法,疏远了同事。
The academic paper was written pretentiously, using jargon to obscure simple concepts.
这篇学术论文写得狂妄自大,用行话掩盖了简单的概念。
高频搭配
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常见错误
错误:副词位置不当,应放在动词后或句末修饰动词。正确:将pretentiously放在动词said后,更自然地描述说话方式。
错误:pretentiously是副词,不能直接作表语修饰名词。正确:使用动词如acts来搭配副词,描述行为方式。
近义词辨析
arrogantly
arrogantly 强调傲慢和轻视他人,而 pretentiously 更侧重装腔作势或炫耀,可能不一定是真傲慢。
He spoke arrogantly (showing contempt) vs. He spoke pretentiously (trying to sound impressive).
ostentatiously
ostentatiously 指公开炫耀以吸引注意,pretentiously 更强调做作或不真诚的方式,可能涉及智力或文化上的装模作样。
She displayed her wealth ostentatiously (flaunting it) vs. She discussed art pretentiously (with affected knowledge).