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单词 exaggeration
释义 exaggeration
exaggeration /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ noun [C or U]
C1 the fact of making something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is: » Sal reckons over 60 people were there but I think that's a slight exaggeration.» [+ to infinitive] It would be no exaggeration to say that her work has saved lives.Thesaurus+: ↑Exaggerating and playing down , ↑Praising and applauding
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Extra Examples:» No, she wasn't that fat - what an exaggeration!» Don't believe everything she tells you, as she's rather prone to exaggeration.» Honestly, without any exaggeration, the fish was three metres long!» "Her face went as green as your jumper." "Don't you think that's a slight exaggeration?"» Unfortunately, the newspaper article was full of exaggerations and misrepresentations.
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