stolen valor

短语

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An instance of a person falsely claiming to have served in the military, or of a member of the military falsely claiming to have served in ways they did not.

    美国 不可数
  2. 2.

    An instance of stolen valor in which the perpetrator has the intention to receive money, donations, discounts, or other benefits.

    美国 不可数 法律
  3. 3.

    The respect or benefits so gained.

    美国 不可数
  4. 4.

    Any instance of falsely claiming to be a part of a respected group to gain that respect.

    美国 比喻 不可数

词源

Coined by American writer B. G. Burkett in 1998.

来源：wiktionary