synthetic
adjective uk/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/ us/sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk/
(NOT NATURAL)
合成的,人造的
Synthetic products are made from artificial substances, often copying a natural product.
synthetic fibres 人造纤维
The patch prevents pregnancy using the same synthetic hormones that are used in birth control pills.
The prices of synthetic and natural rubber have gone up dramatically in the last few years.
disapproving假的,做作的
false or artificial
She criticized the synthetic charm of TV hosts. 她批评了电视节目主持人的矫揉造作。