[with obj.]pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) 假装,伪装(感情,状态,受伤) she feigned nervousness. 她故作紧张。 ■(archaic)invent (a story or excuse) (古)捏造,杜撰(事实,借口) ■[no obj.](archaic)indulge in pretence (古)弄虚作假
语源
Middle English: from Old French feign-, stem of feindre, from Latin fingere 'mould, contrive'. Senses in Middle English (taken from Latin) included 'make something', 'invent a story, excuse, or allegation', hence 'make a pretence of a feeling or response'. Compare with fiction and figment