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melodrama

/ˈmeləˌdrɑːmə/ American
  • n. 情节剧, 夸张的场面
Definition
  • n. a dramatic story or event full of exaggerated emotion and action
Example
The soap opera was full of melodrama and exaggerated crying.
这部肥皂剧充满了夸张的煽情和哭闹场面。