Spurious
Pronunciation:ˈspjʊərɪəs
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 虚假的
- 伪造的
- 不真实的
Definitions
adjective
Definition
Not genuine, authentic, or true; lacking validity or legitimacy.
In ZH
不真实的，缺乏真实性或合法性。
Examples
- The politician's spurious claims about having invented the internet made everyone roll their eyes.
- I received a spurious email claiming I'd won a million dollars, but it was just a scam. Never trust a lottery win from a Nigerian prince!
- The museum was filled with spurious artifacts that turned out to be made in China last week instead of ancient history.
Cultural Notes
In contemporary usage, 'spurious' often describes misleading information or false claims, especially in politics and advertising.
noun
Definition
A fraudulent or deceitful imitation.
In ZH
欺骗性或虚假的模仿。
Examples
- The art dealer was caught selling a spurious that was supposed to be an original Picasso, but it turned out to be just a paint splatter.
- I bought a spurious at the flea market, thinking it was an antique, but it was clearly made in the 21st century!
- The new product's spurious only had 2% of the actual ingredients it claimed to have. My smoothie is just colored water!
Cultural Notes
This usage emphasizes the idea of counterfeits, especially in contexts like art, products, and cultural artifacts.