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单词 maudlinism
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
maud•lin /ˈmɔdlɪn/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. embarrassingly sentimental or foolishly sad:a maudlin story about a lost dog.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
maud•lin  (môdlin),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. tearfully or weakly emotional;
    foolishly sentimental:a maudlin story of a little orphan and her lost dog.
  2. foolishly or mawkishly sentimental because of drunkenness.
  • Greek Magdalēné̄ Mary Magdalene, portrayed in art as a weeping penitent
  • special use of Maudlin, Middle English Maudelen Late Latin Magdalēnē 1500–10
maudlin•ism, n. 
maudlin•ly, adv. 
maudlin•ness, n. 

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