forgery
/ˈfɔːdʒəri/ · /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5449 in the learning path
伪造；伪造品
Definitions
n. Making illegal copies of documents or artworks; such a copy.
伪造；伪造品
Example
The painting in the shop was a forgery.
商店里的那幅画是一件赝品。
Museums employ specialists to detect forgery and protect the public from misleading claims about historical objects.
博物馆聘请专家识别伪造品，避免公众被有关历史文物的不实说法误导。
Collocations
- document forgery
- art forgery
- detect a forgery
- a convincing forgery
Word family
- forge (v.)
- forger (n.)
Synonyms
- counterfeit
- fake
Usage tip
forgery是伪造或赝品；锻造作坊是forge。
FAQ
- What does forgery mean?
- Making illegal copies of documents or artworks; such a copy.
- How is forgery pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːdʒəri/, US /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
