faux

英 [fəʊ]

美 [foʊ]

adj.  人造的; 仿制的

牛津词典

adj.

• 人造的；仿制的
  artificial, but intended to look or seem real
  1. The chairs were covered in faux animal skin.
     椅子外层是人造兽皮。
  2. His accent was so faux.
     他的口音听上去很假。

英英释义

adj

• not genuine or real
  1. it isn't fake anythin
  2. faux pearls
  3. false teeth
  4. decorated with imitation palm leaves
  5. a purse of simulated alligator hide
  Synonym:fakefalseimitationsimulated

双语例句

• However, it turned out to be a faux pas, as Mother made me return the dress.
  然而，结果是母亲要我把衣服退回，真是一件很失礼的事情。
• This is a new set of2 black faux leather ring boxes.
  这是一个新成立的2个黑色仿皮戒指盒。
• And as I said, when I make a mistake or commit a culture faux pas, people usually understand.
  像我说的，当我犯了错误或者有口误的时候，人们通常可以理解。
• Many stores do not have faux fur in summer.
  很多商店在夏天没有人造毛。
• Use what you have on hand; faux jewels or other shiny baubles would work, as well.
  用你手边有的东西：水钻或者闪亮的小玩意都可以。
• Main Material: faux leather, MDF, cardboard and so on.
  主要用料：人造皮革，中纤板，纸板等。
• Appearing ostentatious isn't a faux pas in China, it's often the goal.
  炫富在中国并不失礼，常常还是人们追逐的目标。
• When people cannot afford things, they often turn to imitations or faux items.
  当人们买不起的东西，他们经常把假冒或虚假的项目。
• Washed up from afar this crackle brown lip shell pendant hangs from chocolate coloured faux suedette.
  来自远方的震撼。充满裂纹的棕色嘴唇贝壳，挂在巧克力色的人造麂皮链上。
• It was not long before I realised the enormity of my faux pas.
  没过多久，我就意识到自己有多么失态。