poseur

IPA/pəʊˈzɜː(r)/
KK[pˌozˈɚ]IPA/pəʊˈzɜːr/

poseur — noun

  • poseursingular
  • poseursplural

1. a person who adopts a false identity, set of tastes, or way of behaving in order

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who adopts a false identity, set of tastes, or way of behaving in order to be accepted by a particular group or to seem more impressive than they really are

例句

Ari wore a beret and carried philosophy books, but everyone knew he was a poseur.

predicate noun: be a poseur

The gallery opening attracted poseurs who discussed the artists' intentions without having read the labels.

同義詞
  • pretender

    more general; someone who claims a false identity or position

  • phony

    informal; emphasises insincerity rather than social performance

  • fake

    informal; can refer to a person or an object; broader than poseur

  • fraud

    stronger; implies deception for material gain or serious misrepresentation

反義詞

文法句型

be + a + poseur

call + someone + a + poseur

dismiss + someone + as + a + poseur

用法筆記

Frequently used in contexts involving art, fashion, intellectual interests, or subcultures where appearing authentic matters. Often paired with verbs of judgement: dismiss as, brand, or call someone a poseur.

常見錯誤

❌That poseur artist painted a beautiful landscape.
✅That artist is a poseur
💡he claims to paint from life but actually copies photographs.' — 'Poseur' is a noun, not an adjective; do not use it attributively before another noun.
❌He is a poseur because he reads many books.
✅He is a poseur because he pretends to have read books he has never opened.
💡A poseur deliberately pretends; the word does not apply to someone who simply has a genuine habit or interest.