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pretend

A2 verb

pretend /pɹəˈtɛnd/ nghĩa là giả vờ

Các nghĩa

  1. giả vờ

    To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

    intransitive

    You don't have to pretend that the soup tastes fine.

    You don't have to pretend to like the soup.

    If you don't like it, say so. You don't have to pretend.

  2. đóng giả

    To engage in make-believe.

    intransitive

    She moved her fingers across the desk, pretending to play the piano.

    She didn't have a real piano to play, so she just pretended.

    Luster claimed that the women had consented to sex and were only pretending to be asleep.

  3. giả bộ

    To feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.).

    intransitive · transitive

    She's pretending illness to get out of the business meeting.

    He pretended an air of indifference that he'd never assumed before.

    This let him know, / Lest, wilfully transgressing, he pretend / Surprisal.

  4. giả vờ

    To lay claim (to an ability, status, advantage, etc.).

    formal · intransitive

    The family's exile was intended to stop them pretending to the throne.

    Chiefs shall be grudged the part which they pretend.

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