惺惺作态 meaning in English
be affected; simulate (friendship; innocence, sympathy, etc.); have affected manners
Examples
- She is so condescending !
她隐藏优越感太惺惺作态！ - I called her a damned hypocrite and that made her sit up .
我骂她惺惺作态，她马上警觉起来。 - Many lowlier mortals regard it as pretentious
许多地位低等的凡人视其为惺惺作态。 - Counselor , you are now operating in a morality - free void
律师先生,不用再惺惺作态了 - I called her a damned hypocrite and that made her sit up
我骂她惺惺作态,她马上警觉起来