英语词汇“artificial”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

► artificial

not real or not made of natural things, but made to be like something that is real or natural: I usually use artificial sweetener in my coffee instead of sugar. I don’t like artificial flowers – real ones are better.

► synthetic

made using chemical processes rather than natural processes: The shirts are made from synthetic fabrics like polyester and rayon.

► man-made

made by people, rather than existing naturally. You use man-made about things such as lakes or hills, or about materials: The apartments are being built next to a man-made lake.

► fake

made to look or seem real, and used in place of the real thing. You use fake about fur, blood, hair, nails, jewels, or snow: The coat is made out of fake fur.

► imitation

made to look or seem like something else, especially something more expensive. Used about materials or products: The seats were made of imitation leather.

► false

made to look like something real. You use false especially about teeth, eyelashes, and beards: He was wearing a false mustache.

► ersatz

artificial and not as good as the real thing: She sweetens her coffee with some kind of ersatz sugar.

► simulated

not real, but made to look, sound, or feel real. You use simulated about things that are made by special computers or machines: At the science museum, you can take a simulated trip to the Moon.

► virtual

made by a computer or appearing on a computer, rather than in the real world: In the virtual world of computer games, you can be anyone you want to be.

单词	artificial
释义	artificialartificial /ˌɑrt̮əˈfɪʃəl◂/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective [usually before noun] Etymology ETYMOLOGYartificial Origin: 1300-1400 Old French artificiel, from Latin artificium from artifex skilled worker Thesaurus THESAURUSnot real or not made of natural things, but made to be like something that is real or natural► artificial not real or not made of natural things, but made to be like something that is real or natural: I usually use artificial sweetener in my coffee instead of sugar. I don’t like artificial flowers – real ones are better. ► synthetic made using chemical processes rather than natural processes: The shirts are made from synthetic fabrics like polyester and rayon. ► man-made made by people, rather than existing naturally. You use man-made about things such as lakes or hills, or about materials: The apartments are being built next to a man-made lake. ► fake made to look or seem real, and used in place of the real thing. You use fake about fur, blood, hair, nails, jewels, or snow: The coat is made out of fake fur. ► imitation made to look or seem like something else, especially something more expensive. Used about materials or products: The seats were made of imitation leather. ► false made to look like something real. You use false especially about teeth, eyelashes, and beards: He was wearing a false mustache. ► ersatz artificial and not as good as the real thing: She sweetens her coffee with some kind of ersatz sugar. ► simulated not real, but made to look, sound, or feel real. You use simulated about things that are made by special computers or machines: At the science museum, you can take a simulated trip to the Moon. ► virtual made by a computer or appearing on a computer, rather than in the real world: In the virtual world of computer games, you can be anyone you want to be. 1not real or not made of natural things, but made to be like something that is real or natural OPP natural: I usually use artificial sweetener in my coffee instead of sugar. I don’t like artificial flowers – real ones are better.THESAURUSsynthetic – made using chemical processes rather than natural processes: The shirts are made from synthetic fabrics like polyester and rayon.man-made – made by people, rather than existing naturally. You use man-made about things such as lakes or hills, or about materials: The apartments are being built next to a man-made lake.fake – made to look or seem real, and used in place of the real thing. You use fake about fur, blood, hair, nails, jewels, or snow: The coat is made out of fake fur.imitation – made to look or seem like something else, especially something more expensive. Used about materials or products: The seats were made of imitation leather.false – made to look like something real. You use false especially about teeth, eyelashes, and beards: He was wearing a false mustache.ersatz – artificial and not as good as the real thing: She sweetens her coffee with some kind of ersatz sugar.simulated – not real, but made to look, sound, or feel real. You use simulated about things that are made by special computers or machines: At the science museum, you can take a simulated trip to the Moon.virtual – made by a computer or appearing on a computer, rather than in the real world: In the virtual world of computer games, you can be anyone you want to be.2artificial behavior is not natural or sincere: There was an artificial smile on her face.3happening because someone has made it happen and not as part of a natural process: When artificial barriers to trade are removed, people will be able to buy more goods from overseas. [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French artificiel, from Latin artificium from artifex skilled worker]—artificially adverb: The artificially flavored drink was very sweet. Food prices are being kept artificially low.—artificiality /ˌɑrt̮əfɪʃiˈælət̮i/ noun [uncountable]
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