danh từ
(hàng hải) vòng dây cáp ngoại động từ(hàng hải) cuộn (dây cáp)Definition of fake
fakeadjective
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/feɪk//feɪk/The word "fake" has originated from the Old English word "feoh" meaning "property" or "wealth." This word morphed into Middle English as "faeke," which specifically denoted something manufactured or counterfeit, as opposed to genuine, or "faynte" meaning "feigned." The term "faynte" evolved into "feint" and "feinde" which described something that appears to be real but, in reality, is pretend or false. In the 16th century, the word "fake" began emerging, with shades of meaning ranging from false or counterfeit to inferior, spurious, or fraudulent in nature. The exact origin of the "fake" terminology remains debated, with some sources suggesting that it may have emerged from a Scandinavian dialect rather than Old English roots. However, the use of "fake" to describe something that is not authentic, genuine, or real has prevailed in modern English, commonly employed in various forms of media and communication today. In summary, the word "fake" has evolved from Old English "feoh" to describe something that is manufactured, inferior, spurious, or fraudulent, developing a specific sense of falsity and sham in modern usage.
Summary danh từ
(hàng hải) vòng dây cáp
ngoại động từ
(hàng hải) cuộn (dây cáp)
danh từ(hàng hải) vòng dây cáp ngoại động từ(hàng hải) cuộn (dây cáp)namespace
not what somebody claims it is; appearing to be something it is not
không phải những gì ai đó tuyên bố; dường như là một cái gì đó không phải vậy
Example:
- There were a few stalls selling fake designer clothing.
Có một vài quầy hàng bán quần áo hàng hiệu giả.
- The caller appeared to have a fake American accent.
Người gọi có vẻ giả giọng Mỹ.
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made to look like something else
được làm để trông giống một cái gì đó khác
Example:
- a fake fur jacket
một chiếc áo khoác lông giả
- Don't go out in the sun—get a fake tan from a bottle.
Đừng ra ngoài nắng - hãy nhuộm da rám nắng giả từ chai.
- We sprayed fake snow over the trees to make it look like winter.
Chúng tôi phun tuyết giả lên cây để khiến nó trông giống như mùa đông.
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