pretend

US /prɪˈtend/
UK /prɪˈtend/
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1.

假装, 装作

behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not

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He likes to pretend he's a superhero.
他喜欢假装自己是超级英雄。
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Let's pretend we're on a desert island.
我们假装在荒岛上吧。
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feignsimulatemake believeplayactput on an act
2.

声称, 假称

claim, especially falsely

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He didn't pretend to be an expert.
他没有声称自己是专家。
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She pretended not to hear him.
她假装没听到他说话。
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claimallegeassertprofessaffect