1. 词性差异:
-- impostor (n.):指实施欺骗行为的"冒充者"本身
- 例:The man claiming to be a doctor was an impostor with no medical training.
-- imposture (n.):指冒充行为或骗术这一抽象概念
- 例:His successful imposture as a nobleman lasted for years.
2. 语义侧重: ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
word-vs-word-cn
An 【impostor】 is a person who pretends to be someone else.
- The 【impostor】 felt he could bluff his way through the checkpoint.
【Imposture】 is the act of deception.
- Laws exist against the 【imposture】 of hyping worthless stocks.