矫揉造作 affected and artificial
Explanation
矫揉造作是指故意做作，不自然的行为或言语。它强调的是一种缺乏自然流露，刻意为之的状态。
Affected and artificial refers to deliberately artificial and unnatural behavior or speech. It emphasizes a lack of natural spontaneity and a contrived state.
Origin Story
从前，有个村子里住着一位年轻女子，她总是把自己打扮得漂漂亮亮，举手投足间都透着刻意的优雅。她说话也十分文绉绉，使用一些别人听不懂的华丽词藻，总想给人留下深刻的印象。然而，她的矫揉造作反而让人觉得虚假而不舒服。一次，村里举办庙会，她穿着一身鲜艳的衣裳，扭着腰肢，步履轻盈地走来走去。她本想吸引大家的注意，博得赞赏，但却招来了大家窃窃私语，觉得她太做作了。后来，她渐渐明白，真实的自己才是最美丽的，不必为了取悦他人而矫揉造作。她开始穿朴素的衣裳，用自然的语言与人交流，展现出真诚和善良，也赢得了大家的尊重和喜爱。
Once upon a time, in a small village, lived a young woman who always dressed elaborately and moved with an affected grace. She spoke in a highly artificial manner, using flowery language that others found difficult to understand. She tried to impress everyone with her mannerisms, but her artificiality made her appear insincere and uncomfortable to be around. At the village festival, she wore a bright outfit and paraded around, swaying her hips and walking delicately. She wanted to attract attention and win praise, but instead, people whispered behind her back and found her too affected. She learned that her true self was the most beautiful, that she didn't have to be affected to impress others. She started to wear simple clothes and talk naturally. Her sincerity and kindness won everyone's respect and affection.
Usage
用于形容言语或行为做作不自然。
Used to describe unnatural and affected speech or behavior.
Examples
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他的言行举止过于矫揉造作，让人感觉很不舒服。
ta de yanxingjuzhi guoyujian jiaorouzaozou, rang ren ganjue henbushufu.
His words and deeds were too artificial, making people feel uncomfortable.
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她说话总是矫揉造作，缺乏自然流露的真诚。
ta shuohua zongshi jiaorouzaozou, quefa ziranliulu de zhencheng
Her speech is always affected, lacking genuine spontaneity.