n.做作，虚饰，虚夸，自命，声称，标榜

原形：pretension复数：pretensions

She wore an air of pretension as she entered the high society event, assuming a sophisticated demeanor.
她走进上流社会活动时带着一种装腔作势的态度，摆出一副高雅的姿态。
His poetry often carried a pretentious tone, attempting to sound profound without saying anything meaningful.
他的诗歌常常带着故作高深的腔调，试图显得深奥却并无实际意义。
The art gallery displayed works with excessive pretension, expecting visitors to admire them solely for their price tags.
这家艺术画廊展示的作品带有过分的炫耀性，期待参观者仅仅因为价格而欣赏它们。
The author's novel was filled with pretentious vocabulary, making it difficult for readers to follow the plot.
作者的小说充斥着炫耀性的词汇，使得读者难以理解故事的发展。
Some people think that playing classical music too loudly is a pretentious display of taste.
有些人认为大声播放古典音乐是炫耀品味的表现。
The self-proclaimed expert's claims about history were riddled with pretension and inaccuracies.
自诩为专家的人关于历史的言论充满了自负和错误。
The actor's over-the-top performance seemed like a deliberate pretension, trying too hard to impress the audience.
这位演员夸张的表演似乎是一种刻意的装腔作势，过于用力去取悦观众。
The café's minimalist decor was a pretentious attempt to appear modern and chic.
这家咖啡馆极简的装饰风格是想显得现代且时尚，但反而显得做作。
Her cooking classes often had a pretentious air, focusing more on the presentation than the actual flavors.
她的烹饪课常常给人一种装模作样的感觉，更注重食物的摆盘而非味道。
Many critics accused the film director of having pretentious ambitions, but the public seemed to enjoy his movies regardless.
许多评论家指责这位电影导演有傲慢的野心，但公众仍然喜欢他的作品。