n.矫揉造作，做作，装模作样，假装

原形：affectation复数：affectations

Her use of sophisticated vocabulary seemed like an affectation to impress others.
她使用复杂的词汇似乎是种做作，为了给他人留下深刻印象。
He spoke with a fake British accent, which many perceived as an affectation.
他说话时带着假的英国口音，很多人认为这是装模作样。
The way she constantly twirls her hair is just a nervous affectation.
她不停地摆弄头发，只是一种紧张的习惯性动作。
The designer's latest collection was criticized for its unnecessary affectations and lack of practicality.
设计师的最新系列因不必要的装饰性和缺乏实用性而受到批评。
His habit of using big words in everyday conversation can come across as an intellectual affectation.
他在日常对话中使用大词的习惯可能会给人一种知识分子做作的感觉。
She adopted a posh mannerism, which her friends found to be a pretentious affectation.
她采取了一种上流社会的举止，朋友们觉得这是一种虚伪的做派。
The actor's constant need to be the center of attention was seen as a tiresome affectation by his colleagues.
演员总是需要成为关注的中心，同事们认为这是一种令人厌烦的做作。
His preference for wearing a monocle, though unnecessary, was part of his eccentric affectation.
他偏好戴单片眼镜，虽然没有必要，但这成了他古怪做派的一部分。
The author's writing style included florid descriptions, which some readers found overly affected.
作者的写作风格包含了许多华丽的描述，有些读者觉得过于造作。
Her exaggerated limp was nothing but an affectation to gain sympathy from those around her.
她夸张的跛行不过是想从周围人那里获得同情的一种做作。