hypocrisyKK [hɪˈpɑkrəsi] ｜ /hɪˈpɑkrəsi/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense.
John preached about the importance of honesty and integrity, while he secretly engaged in various fraudulent activities. His hypocrisy was evident to everyone around him.
偽善；虛偽
C2noun
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction.
John claimed to be an environmentalist, but drove a gas-guzzling car, which showcased his hypocrisy.
言行不一；口是心非