v. put forward a claim and assert right or possession of
v. 假装, 伪称, 自命, 自称
1. I like to pretend that I am a superhero when I play with my friends.
我喜欢在和朋友玩的时候假装自己是超级英雄。
2. She pretended to be sick so she could stay home from school.
她假装生病,以便能在家休息,不去上学。
3. The children pretended to have a tea party in the backyard.
孩子们在后院假装举行茶会。