1. to behave as if something is true when it is not
假裝，佯裝
The children pretended to be pirates.
孩子們假裝自己是海盜。
He pretended not to hear me.
他假裝沒聽到我說話。
Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.
別假裝你不知道我在說什麼。
Pretend Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
pretend
verb
快速理解
What does "Pretend" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Pretend"?
指假裝或虛構某種狀態、身分或事實，通常不是真實的。
- 1
假裝（某種狀態或情感）
EN: to behave as if something is true when it is not
翻譯: 假裝某事是真實的，例如假裝開心或生病。
- 2
虛構（身分或情境）
EN: to imagine or act out a role or scenario
翻譯: 在遊戲或想像中扮演某個角色或模擬某個情境。
- 3
佯稱（主張或聲稱）
EN: to claim or allege something falsely
翻譯: 虛假地聲稱擁有某物或知道某事。
小提醒：注意 'pretend' 通常暗示所描述的情況是虛構或不真實的，與 'claim'（聲稱，可能為真）不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Pretend" in English）
How to pronounce "Pretend" in English?"Pretend" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Pretend" from YouTube Videos
Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
TED
“Now, I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I know that me as an individual and we as a nation welcome this community of ideas worth spreading.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Pretend"?How does "Pretend" change by context?
2. to claim or assert something falsely
虛偽地宣稱，偽稱
She pretended to have a lot of experience.
她偽稱自己很有經驗。
He can't pretend to be an expert on the subject.
他不能虛偽地宣稱自己是這方面的專家。
3. to imagine or engage in make-believe play
假想，玩假裝遊戲
Let's pretend this box is a spaceship.
我們來假裝這個盒子是太空船吧。
She spent the afternoon pretending with her dolls.
她整個下午都在和她的娃娃玩假裝遊戲。
4. to give a false appearance or impression
裝出…的樣子，製造假象
She pretended interest in his boring story.
她對他無聊的故事裝出感興趣的樣子。
He pretended everything was fine, but we knew he was worried.
他裝出一切安好的樣子，但我們知道他其實很擔心。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Pretend"?How to make natural sentences with "Pretend"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pretend + to + V | 假裝做某事 | He pretended to be asleep. (他假裝睡著了。) |
| pretend + (that) + clause | 假裝… | She pretended that she didn't hear me. (她假裝沒聽見我。) |
| pretend + noun | 假裝成…；佯裝… | The children pretended pirates. (孩子們假裝成海盜。) |
| pretend + to be + noun/adj | 假裝是…/假裝…的狀態 | Don't pretend to be an expert. (別假裝自己是專家。) |
| pretend + not to + V | 假裝不做某事 | He pretended not to see me. (他假裝沒看到我。) |
用法說明
How is "Pretend" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Pretend"?
pretend to do vs pretend doing
- pretend to do 是最標準且最常見的用法，表示「假裝要做某事」或「假裝正在做某事」。這個結構適用於絕大多數情況。
- pretend doing (即 pretend + V-ing) 在文法上較不標準，但在非正式口語中偶爾會聽到，意思與 "pretend to do" 相似，但許多母語者會認為這是不正確的。
- 在正式寫作或考試中，應一律使用 pretend to do。
- 另一個常見結構是 would pretend to + V，用於描述過去習慣性的假裝行為。 EN: The children pretend to be pirates on the playground. 翻譯: 孩子們在遊樂場上假裝是海盜。
EN:He pretended to be asleep when his mother entered the room.
翻譯:當他媽媽進房間時，他假裝睡著了。
總結建議
在正式與非正式場合中，建議一律使用 "pretend to do" 這個結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Pretend" and similar words?How to choose "Pretend" vs alternatives?
pretend vs feign
「pretend」較為通用，指假裝某種狀態或情感；「feign」則更正式、書面，常指刻意偽裝特定情感或症狀。
pretend vs simulate
「pretend」強調主觀的、常帶有遊戲性質的假裝；「simulate」則側重客觀模仿某種狀態、條件或環境，多用於技術或專業領域。
pretend vs act
「pretend」核心在於「內心認為不是真的但表現得像真的」；「act」則更側重外在的「表演行為」，不一定涉及內心的不真實聲稱。
口語用法
How is "Pretend" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Pretend"?
引述
用於引述他人或自己說過的話，表示「假裝說...」。 EN: She was like, "I pretend I don't care," but we all knew she did. 翻譯: 她當時說：「我假裝不在乎啊。」但我們都知道她在乎。
EN:He goes, "Just pretend you didn't see that," and then walked away quickly.
翻譯:他說：「就假裝你沒看到那個。」然後就快步走開了。
語氣強調
在口語中，常用來強調行為的刻意性或非真實性，語氣較隨意。 EN: Oh, come on, don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about. 翻譯: 哎唷，拜託，別假裝你不知道我在說什麼啦。
EN:I'm just going to pretend this mess doesn't exist until tomorrow.
翻譯:我打算直接假裝這團亂七八糟的東西不存在，等到明天再說。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，用作填充詞，帶有猶豫或自嘲的意味。 EN: So I was, you know, trying to pretend... um... that everything was fine. 翻譯: 所以我當時就，你知道，試著假裝...嗯...一切都沒事。
EN:It's like... pretend for a second that we actually have enough time to finish this.
翻譯:這就像是...假裝一下我們真的有足夠時間完成這個。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免上述口語用法。請使用更精確的動詞，如 "feign", "simulate", "affect"，或直接使用 "pretend" 但以完整、結構清晰的句子表達，避免引述口語或填充停頓的寫法。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Pretend"?What fixed phrases with "Pretend" should I remember?
pretend to be
pretend to be [noun/adjective]
假裝是...
pretend that
pretend (that) [clause]
假裝...（接子句）
pretend not to
pretend not to [verb]
假裝沒有...
just pretend
just pretend
就假裝一下
pretend play
pretend play (noun)
假裝遊戲、扮演遊戲
live in a pretend world
live in a pretend world
活在一個虛假/幻想的世界裡
play/use pretend money
play/use pretend money
使用假錢（玩具錢）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Pretend"?Which "Pretend" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He pretended to be sick yesterday.
✓He pretended to be sick yesterday.
This sentence is grammatically correct. The common mistake is using 'pretend' for a real past action of deception. Learners often confuse it with 'feigned' or 'faked' in more formal contexts, but 'pretended' is perfectly acceptable in everyday English. The correction here is to confirm its correctness and note the potential confusion with synonyms.
×She pretended not hearing me.
✓She pretended not to hear me.
After 'pretend', the verb that follows must be in the infinitive form ('to' + base verb). Using a gerund ('hearing') is incorrect.
×I pretended that I am a pilot.
✓I pretended that I was a pilot.
When 'pretend' is in the past tense, the verb in the following noun clause should typically follow the sequence of tenses and also be in the past tense ('was'), even if the pretense is about a general or timeless role.
×He is pretending sick.
✓He is pretending to be sick.
'Pretend' cannot be directly followed by an adjective. It requires a verb phrase, most commonly 'to be' + adjective/noun, or a 'that' clause.
×Let's pretend like we are rich.
✓Let's pretend (that) we are rich.
While 'pretend like' is common in informal spoken English, it is often considered non-standard or colloquial. In formal writing and for learners, it's better to use 'pretend (that)' or simply 'pretend to be'.
×I can't pretend her happiness.
✓I can't pretend to be happy. / I can't fake her happiness.
'Pretend' means to act as if something is true when it is not. It is not used to mean 'imitate' or 'counterfeit' an object or another person's state. For imitating an emotion you don't feel, use 'pretend to be + adjective'. For creating a false version of something tangible, use words like 'fake', 'forge', or 'counterfeit'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Pretend"?What are tense/participle forms of "Pretend"?
pretends(3rd_singular)pretending(present_participle)pretended(past)pretended(past_participle)