dramatics
US /drəˈmæt̬.ɪks/
UK /drəˈmæt.ɪks/
複數名詞
1.
戲劇, 表演藝術
the art or study of acting and producing plays
範例:
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She studied dramatics at university.
她在大學學習戲劇。
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The school has a strong program in dramatics.
這所學校在戲劇方面有很強的課程。
2.
戲劇性, 大驚小怪
exaggerated or overly emotional behavior
範例:
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There's no need for all these dramatics; just tell me what happened.
沒必要搞這麼多戲劇性；告訴我發生了什麼。
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His constant dramatics make it hard to take him seriously.
他總是大驚小怪，讓人很難認真對待他。