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

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.