crocodile tears
假慈悲或虚伪的眼泪
书面/口语·表示虚伪的同情
英文释义
insincere or fake display of emotions or sympathy
例句
She cried when she lost the competition, but everyone knew they were crocodile tears.
典故来源
源自古代传说，认为鳄鱼在吞食猎物时会流泪，比喻虚假的悲伤或同情，最早见于14世纪文献。