| 单词 | melodrama |
| 释义 | melodrama (once / 1451 pages) n A melodrama is a show or story with an overly dramatic characters and plot lines. Many people like to escape their own troubles by watching what the characters go through on a weekly television melodrama. A melodrama has a thrilling plot, with many extreme twists, suspense, and plenty of romance. Soap operas and popular films can often be described as melodramas, full of the tension and excitement that draws a viewer in. Anything but mellow, melodrama comes from the Greek word melos, song, and the French drame, drama — because the original melodramas of the early 1800s were dramatic plays that included songs and music. WORD FAMILYmelodrama: melodramas, melodramatic+/melodramatic: melodramatically USAGE EXAMPLESAfter four seasons of escalating melodrama, “Nashville” is preparing for a key change. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) What if, while aiming for sincerity, I ended up with the worst thing of all … melodrama? Los Angeles Times(Dec 29, 2016) Along the way, Ralphie negotiates with Santa Claus and his teacher, fights off a horrible bully and partakes in episodes of fantasy, melodrama and adventure. Salon(Dec 24, 2016) n an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization Hyper comedy light and humorous drama with a happy ending |
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