pseudo

pseudo — 形容詞

  • pseudopositive
  • more pseudocomparative
  • most pseudosuperlative

1. used for a person, idea, or thing that is presented as real, expert, or sincere,

1.形容詞C1
釋義

假的；偽

看似真實或專業，其實只是裝樣子

used for a person, idea, or thing that is presented as real, expert, or sincere, even though it is only an imitation or a show.

例句

The professor laughed at the website's pseudo science and weak evidence.

那位教授嘲笑那個網站滿是偽科學，證據也很薄弱。

pseudo + field noun to dismiss false expertise

Wren grew tired of her uncle's pseudo kindness during family visits.

Wren 受不了叔叔在家庭聚會上那種假好心。

pseudo + abstract noun for an insincere attitude

常見搭配
  • pseudo science
  • pseudo expert
  • pseudo concern
  • pseudo kindness
  • pseudo history
  • pseudo democracy
同義詞
  • fake

    The everyday choice; broader and more natural for common objects and behaviour.

  • false

    More neutral and often used for claims, reports, or ideas rather than social labels.

  • sham

    Stronger and more openly critical, often suggesting deliberate deception.

  • bogus

    Informal and blunt; common when dismissing weak stories, numbers, or authority.

反義詞
  • genuine

    Used when something is truly what it seems to be.

  • real

    The simplest opposite when contrasting something false with what actually exists.

  • authentic

    Often preferred when stressing true identity, origin, or sincerity.

文法句型

pseudo + noun (science, expert, concern, history)

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun, especially in critical expressions such as 'pseudo science' or 'pseudo expert'. It often suggests that something copies the surface look of knowledge, sincerity, or status without truly having it.

常見錯誤

The website is pseudo.
The website is full of pseudo science.' / 'The website is fake.
'pseudo' is usually used before a noun that names the false field, role, or attitude.
She bought a pseudo bag downtown.
She bought a fake bag downtown.' / 'She bought a pseudo designer bag downtown.
for ordinary objects, 'fake' is usually more natural unless you name the kind of thing being imitated.

同根字

  • pseudonym
    名詞C1
  • pseudoscience
    名詞C1
  • pseudo-scientific
    形容詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配