dramatics
noun uk/drəˈmæt.ɪks/ us/drəˈmæt̬.ɪks/
[ plural ] disapproving夸张的行为;做作的感情表露
behaviour in which someone expresses or tries to create stronger emotion than is necessary or than they really feel
She just gets on with the job without the need for dramatics or personal attention.
Can we please stop the dramatics and calm down? 我们能不能停止夸张动作冷静一点？
[ U + sing/pl verb ]戏剧表演
the study of acting in and producing plays
The school set up a course in public speaking and dramatics.
By the age of 6 she was studying singing, dancing, and dramatics. 到6岁时，她正在学习歌唱、舞蹈和戏剧。
See also: amateur dramatics
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- Let's leave the dramatics at the court-room door.
- The player was known for his on-field dramatics and off-field controversies.
- The reading was emotionally powerful but free of dramatics.
- The meeting ended with some last-minute dramatics.
- He taught French and Dramatics.