사실이 아닌 것을 사실인 것처럼 행동하거나 꾸미다.
To behave as if something is true when you know it is not, often to deceive others or for fun.
예문:
"He pretended to be asleep when his mother entered the room to check on him."
"Don't pretend that you didn't see the message I sent you this morning."
놀이의 일환으로 다른 사람의 흉내를 내거나 가상의 상황을 설정하다.
To take part in a game or fantasy where one imagines they are someone else or that a situation is real.
예문:
"The siblings spent the whole afternoon pretending to be explorers in a dense jungle."
"Let's pretend this cardboard box is a high-speed spaceship."
권리나 직함 또는 특정 자질이 있다고 주장하거나 자부하다.
To lay claim to a title, right, or specific quality, especially one that is not widely recognized.
예문:
"The young scholar did not pretend to a deep knowledge of ancient linguistics."
"Several distant relatives pretended to the throne after the king died without an heir."
진짜가 아닌 가짜의 또는 놀이용의.
Not real or genuine; used in play or as a substitute for the real thing.
예문:
"The boy attacked the imaginary dragon with his pretend sword made of plastic."
"They served us pretend soup made of water and colorful autumn leaves."