treacly
US /ˈtriː.kəl.i/
UK /ˈtriː.kəl.i/
形容词
1.
甜腻的, 感伤的
resembling treacle, especially in being excessively sweet or sentimental
示例:
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The movie's ending was so treacly that it made me cringe.
电影的结局太甜腻了,让我感到不适。
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His compliments were so treacly that they sounded insincere.
他的恭维话太甜腻了,听起来很不真诚。
2.
像糖蜜一样的, 浓稠而甜的
having the consistency or taste of treacle; thick and sweet
示例:
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The old-fashioned cough syrup had a thick, treacly texture.
那种老式止咳糖浆质地浓稠,像糖蜜一样。
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The dessert was rich and treacly, almost too sweet for some.
这份甜点浓郁而像糖蜜一样,对有些人来说几乎太甜了。