apocryphal
US /əˈpɑː.krə.fəl/
UK /əˈpɒk.rɪ.fəl/
形容詞
杜撰的, 真實性可疑的
of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
範例:
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The story about the hidden treasure is probably apocryphal.
關於隱藏寶藏的故事很可能是杜撰的。
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Many urban legends are apocryphal tales passed down through generations.
許多都市傳說都是代代相傳的杜撰故事。