PRETENSION - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
pretension (noun)
/prɪˈtenʃn/
Giải nghĩa:
A claim to something.
Ví dụ:
She has a pretension to the inheritance of the property.
pretension (noun)
/prɪˈtenʃn/
Giải nghĩa:
An attitude that you are more important than others.
Ví dụ:
His pretensions to superiority irritate his colleagues.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'pretension' is used to describe a person or thing that seems to want to be something more important or impressive than they are. For example, if someone talks about themselves as though they are better than others, they are showing pretension. Or if something is decorated in an overly elaborate or showy way, it can be said to have pretensions. This word is often used in a negative way when people are trying to act like they are better than others, or are trying too hard to impress others.
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