artifice
gb/ˈɑɹtəfɪs/ us/ˈɑɹtəfɪs/
C1
Inglés
csel, fondorlat, műfogás, mesterkéltség, mesteri kivitelezés, leleményesség
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
[an] artifice to [do something]; through/by artifice
The charity was a front—an artifice to move stolen money.
A jótékonysági szervezet csak fedőszervezet volt – egy csel a lopott pénz mozgatására.
He used a legal artifice to delay the eviction for months.
Egy jogi csellel hónapokkal elhalasztotta a kilakoltatást.
Her sudden tears felt like an artifice designed to win sympathy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It was an artifice to confuse the public.
Ez egy csel volt a közvélemény összezavarására.
He saw through her artifice.
Átlátott a cselén.
Error frecuente:
Often confused with artifact (an object) or artificial (not natural).
Significado
a clever trick to deceive
Colocaciones
a clever artifice
|a legal artifice
|a political artifice
|a marketing artifice
|a transparent artifice
|a calculated artifice
|an artifice to avoid taxes
|an artifice to gain time
|through artifice
|mere artifice
Sinónimos
trick (More general and everyday; less formal.)
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ruse (Emphasizes a deceptive plan, often short-term.)
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stratagem (Suggests a planned tactic, often in politics or conflict.)
Antónimos
honesty (Direct truthfulness rather than deception.)
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candor (Open, frank speech with no attempt to mislead.)
Temas
crime
|politics
|business
|law
|communication
Definición
a clever trick used to fool people
A clever plan, trick, or device used to deceive someone or to achieve something by misleading means.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
műfogás
C1
Patrón de uso:
[adjective] artifice; the artifice of [a work/argument]
The sudden amnesia felt like a narrative artifice rather than a believable twist.
A hirtelen amnézia inkább tűnt narratív műfogásnak, mint hihető fordulatnak.
The director uses a clever cinematic artifice to show two timelines at once.
A rendező egy ügyes filmes műfogással mutat be egyszerre két idősíkot.
She dismissed the comparison as a rhetorical artifice that distracts from the facts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Some readers dislike obvious artifice in stories.
Néhány olvasó nem szereti a történetekben a feltűnő műfogásokat.
Error frecuente:
In reviews, artifice often means “contrived technique,” not necessarily “a lie.”
Significado
a contrived device for effect
Colocaciones
narrative artifice
|literary artifice
|dramatic artifice
|cinematic artifice
|a stylistic artifice
|a structural artifice
|a clever artifice
|a clumsy artifice
|an obvious artifice
|a theatrical artifice
Sinónimos
device (Neutral term for a technique; less critical in tone.)
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contrivance (Often implies something forced or unnatural.)
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gimmick (More informal; suggests a showy, attention-grabbing device.)
Antónimos
naturalism (A style aiming for natural, lifelike presentation rather than contrived effects.)
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simplicity (Lack of elaborate technique or manipulation.)
Temas
arts
|media
|literature
|education
|communication
Definición
a technique that feels planned or not natural, used to create an effect
A deliberate, often noticeable technique or device used to create an effect, especially in literature, film, art, or argument.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
without artifice; beneath/behind the artifice of [something]
She spoke with a warmth that seemed free of artifice.
Olyan melegen beszélt, hogy abban nem érződött semmi mesterkéltség.
Behind the artifice of politeness, he was clearly irritated.
Az udvariasság mesterkéltsége mögött egyértelműen érződött az ingerültsége.
The interview was unusually direct, with very little artifice.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like her because she has no artifice.
Azért kedvelem, mert nincs benne semmi mesterkéltség.
Error frecuente:
This meaning is close to “pretence,” not “a physical object.”
Significado
insincere or affected behavior
Colocaciones
social artifice
|the artifice of politeness
|the artifice of charm
|beneath the artifice
|behind the artifice
|stripped of artifice
|free of artifice
|full of artifice
|sheer artifice
|polite artifice
Sinónimos
pretense (Directly focuses on pretending or putting on a false show.)
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affectation (Emphasizes unnatural, performative manners or style.)
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insincerity (General lack of genuine feeling or truth.)
Antónimos
sincerity (Genuine feeling without pretense.)
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authenticity (Being real and true to oneself rather than performing.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|society
Definición
behavior that is not sincere or is too carefully made
Insincere, artificial, or overly polished behavior or expression, especially used to create a particular impression.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
4
Patrón de uso:
the artifice of [a maker/craft]; [adjective] artifice
The clock’s tiny gears reveal extraordinary artifice for its time.
Az óra apró fogaskerekei a maga korához képest rendkívüli mesteri kivitelezésről árulkodnak.
The bridge is admired for the artifice of its construction.
A hidat a szerkezetének mesteri kivitelezése miatt csodálják.
Her embroidery shows patient artifice and precision.
Error frecuente:
In modern English this sense is less common; many listeners will first think of “deception.”
Significado
skillful craftsmanship or workmanship
Colocaciones
remarkable artifice
|great artifice
|traditional artifice
|mechanical artifice
|the artifice of the builder
|the artifice of the maker
|human artifice
|craft and artifice
Sinónimos
craftsmanship (The most common modern word for skilled making.)
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ingenuity (Focuses on cleverness in design or problem-solving.)
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skill (Broader and more general.)
Antónimos
clumsiness (Lack of skill and control in making or doing.)
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ineptitude (General inability or poor competence.)
Temas
arts
|design
|work
|history
Definición
high skill in making something
Skilled workmanship or ingenuity in making or constructing things, especially in a way that shows technical ability.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
artifice
AFI
GB/ˈɑɹtəfɪs/
US/ˈɑɹtəfɪs/
Sílabas y acento
ar - ti - fice (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: artifice
- Plural: artifice, artifices
Familia de palabras
Forms
artifices
noun
Core family
artificial
adjective A2
artificially
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
artless
adjective
Advanced or less common
artificiality
noun
Expresiones
with artifice
1/wˈɪθ ˈɑɹtəfɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
in a contrived or deceptive way
using tricks or an unnatural style
Ejemplos
- The product is presented with artifice, promising results it can’t deliver.
- He told the story with artifice, leaving out the parts that made him look bad.
- The scene is staged with artifice to heighten the tension.
without artifice
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˈɑɹtəfɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
in a natural, sincere way
honestly and naturally, not pretending
Ejemplos
- She answered the question without artifice.
- The memoir is written without artifice, and that honesty is its strength.
- He greeted us without artifice, as if we were old friends.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Please speak without artifice.