| 单词 | artificial |
| 释义 | artificial (once / 279 pages) adj From fake flowers to faux food flavors, our world is full of things that are artificial –- that is, produced by humans rather than by nature. While artificial can simply mean “made by humans,” it’s often used in a negative sense, conveying the idea that an artificial product is inferior to the real thing. If you remark that your friend’s new hair color looks artificial, for example, you’re not paying her a compliment. Artificial can also describe a behavior or expression that seems insincere — much like the smile on your girlfriend’s face if you bring her artificial flowers instead of real ones. WORD FAMILYartificial: artificialest, artificiality, artificially+/artificiality: artificialities USAGE EXAMPLES“It is clear that the people do not think that the creation of artificial islands should be a priority,” he said. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) “Back in 2014 when everybody was just talking about automotive, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, they were very busy reshaping their product areas.” Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) This is particularly true when talking about artificial intelligence systems. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) 1adj contrived by art rather than nature artificial flowers artificial flavoring an artificial diamond artificial fibers artificial sweeteners Syn|Ant unreal counterfeit, imitative not genuine; imitating something superior arranged, stageddeliberately arranged for effect bionichaving particular physiological functions augmented or replaced by electronic or electromechanical components bleached, colored, coloured, dyed(used of color) artificially produced; not natural cardboard, unlifelikewithout substance celluloid, syntheticartificial as if portrayed in a film conventionalised, conventionalized, stylised, stylizedusing artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous dummyhaving the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function ersatz, substituteartificial and inferior factitiousnot produced by natural forces fake, false, faux, imitation, simulatednot genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article man-made, semisynthetic, syntheticnot of natural origin; prepared or made artificially nearclosely resembling the genuine article paintedlacking substance or vitality as if produced by painting unreallacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria natural existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or imitation naturalin accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature unbleached, uncolored, undyednot artificially colored or bleached 2adj not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes Syn inorganic lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms 3adj artificially formal that artificial humility that her husband hated Syn contrived, hokey, stilted affected, unnatural speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression |
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