形容词

1. 人造的；非自然形成的
Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.

1. artificially formal

e.g. that artificial humility that her husband hated
contrived coyness
a stilted letter of acknowledgment
when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation

Synonym: contrivedhokeystilted

2. contrived by art rather than nature

e.g. artificial flowers
artificial flavoring
an artificial diamond
artificial fibers
artificial sweeteners

Synonym: unreal

3. not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes