artificial
/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl/ · /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #5076 in the learning path
人造的；仿造的
Definitions
adj. Made by people rather than occurring naturally
人造的；仿造的
adj. Not sincere or natural in appearance or behaviour
不自然的；做作的
Example
The artificial flowers looked surprisingly fresh on the table.
桌上的仿真花看起来竟然像鲜花一样。
Excessive artificial lighting in urban areas can disrupt wildlife behaviour and reduce the visibility of stars.
城市中过量的人工照明会扰乱野生动物的行为，并使星星难以看清。
Collocations
- artificial intelligence
- artificial lighting
- artificial sweeteners
- an artificial smile
Word family
- artificially (adv.)
- artificiality (n.)
Synonyms
- synthetic
- man-made
Antonyms
- natural
Usage tip
artificial指人造的；artistic才是艺术的。
FAQ
- What does artificial mean?
- Made by people rather than occurring naturally Not sincere or natural in appearance or behaviour
- How is artificial pronounced?
- UK /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl/, US /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
