fabricate
/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #5821 in the learning path
捏造；伪造
Definitions
v. To invent false information in order to deceive
捏造；伪造
v. To make a product or structure from separate materials
制造；装配
Example
He fabricated an excuse for missing the family dinner.
他编了个借口，解释自己为什么没来参加家庭聚餐。
Researchers who fabricate evidence undermine public trust in science and may influence important policy decisions.
捏造证据的研究人员会损害公众对科学的信任，并可能影响重要的政策决策。
Collocations
- fabricate evidence
- fabricate a story
- fabricate an excuse
- fabricate components
Word family
- fabrication (n.)
- fabricated (adj.)
- fabricator (n.)
Synonyms
- invent
- manufacture
Usage tip
既可指捏造信息，也可指工业制造，须看宾语。
FAQ
- What does fabricate mean?
- To invent false information in order to deceive To make a product or structure from separate materials
- How is fabricate pronounced?
- UK /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/, US /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
