affectation
gb/ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən/
C1
英語
~ 8400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
formal
C1
entity
1
artificial behavior to impress
A way of speaking, acting, or dressing that is not natural, used to look important, special, or different.
用法パターン：
an affectation of [emotion/attitude]
よくある間違い：
Learners often confuse "affectation" with "affection." "Affectation" is fake behavior or style; "affection" is a warm, loving feeling toward someone. Also, learners sometimes think "affectation" is a verb like "affect"—it is only a noun.
類義語
pretentiousness (Stresses showing off or trying to seem more important or cultured than you are.)
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artificiality (Focuses on being not natural or real, without always implying a desire to impress.)
対義語
naturalness (Describes behavior or style that is relaxed, real, and not put on.)
コロケーション
without affectation
|an affectation of modesty
|an affectation of indifference
|literary affectation
|speech affectations
|social affectations
テーマ
behavior
|personality
|communication
|social_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- His British accent is just an affectation he picked up after a year abroad.
- She spoke with an affectation of modesty that fooled no one in the room.
- The novel is powerful, but some readers dislike its stylistic affectations.
- He wears old-fashioned hats as a kind of affectation to seem artistic.
- The restaurant’s rustic decor feels more like an affectation than a genuine design choice.
学習者向け例文
- His deep, slow voice is an affectation, not his real way of speaking.
- She showed an affectation of indifference, but she really cared a lot.
- He uses long, rare words as an affectation to sound smart.
- The movie is good, but there are many affectations in the dialogue.
- She tries to act cool, but it looks like an affectation.
名詞
formal
C1
entity
2
unnecessary decorative feature
A small thing added to style, clothes, or writing that is not needed and is only there to look special or different.
用法パターン：
an affectation in [writing/clothing/design]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this sense is a more specific use of the general idea of fake or showy style, often used for physical or stylistic details rather than whole behavior.
類義語
embellishment (Suggests a decorative addition, often more neutral and not always negative.)
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flourish (Implies a showy extra detail; can be approving or disapproving depending on context.)
対義語
functional detail (Highlights a feature that has a clear practical purpose, not just style.)
コロケーション
stylistic affectation
|fashionable affectation
|a mere affectation
|a minor affectation
|design affectations
テーマ
art
|fashion
|writing
|design
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The tiny pocket on the jacket sleeve is purely an affectation and serves no purpose.
- Some critics see the book’s lack of capital letters as a needless affectation.
- The old typewriter on his desk is more of an aesthetic affectation than a useful tool.
- Her oversized glasses are a fashion affectation rather than something she needs to see.
- The architect avoided historical affectations and kept the design simple and clean.
学習者向け例文
- The gold chain on the shoe is just an affectation.
- The writer’s strange spelling looks like an affectation, not a real rule.
- That small hat is an affectation; it does not protect him from the sun.
- He keeps an empty guitar case as an affectation to look like a musician.
- These design affectations make the room look busy and not comfortable.
文法
辞書形
affectation
IPA
GB/ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
af - fect - a - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: affectation
- Plural: affectation, affectations
関連語
Forms
affectations
noun
Core family
affected
adjective
Related words
affect
verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unaffected
adjective
Advanced or less common
affectedly
adverb
表現
an affectation of
1/ən ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
false show of an emotion
A fake or put-on show of a feeling or attitude, such as modesty, sadness, or indifference.
例文
- His apology came with an affectation of humility that felt insincere.
- She greeted them with an affectation of surprise, though she had planned everything in advance.
without affectation
1/wɪðˈaʊt ˌæfɛktˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
in a natural, unforced way
To do something naturally and simply, not trying to impress other people and not acting in a fake way.
例文
- She spoke without affectation, and the audience trusted her immediately.
- The actor plays the role without affectation, making the character feel real.