pretension

language: zh

definitions

  1. noun
    an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
    zh: 自负；虚张声势
  2. noun
    a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context
    zh: 要求；主张

examples

  1. He made no pretension to wealth.

    他并不假装富有。

  2. The court rejected his pretension.

    法院驳回了他的主张。