hypocrisy

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考研 Collins 1

英文释义

n. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
n. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

中文翻译

n. 伪善
[法] 伪善, 虚伪

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记忆技巧

hypocrisy 由前缀 hypo-（意为“低于、缺乏”）和词根 crisy（源于希腊语 krisis，意为“判断、决断”）组成，暗示一种表面上与内心不一致的状态。

例句

1. His hypocrisy was obvious when he criticized others for lying while he did the same.
当他批评别人撒谎时，他的虚伪显而易见，因为他自己也这样做。
2. Many people are tired of political hypocrisy and want leaders who are honest.
许多人厌倦了政治上的虚伪，想要诚实的领导者。
3. She accused him of hypocrisy for preaching about kindness while being rude to waiters.
她指责他虚伪，因为他在讲述善良时却对服务员很粗鲁。

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