mannerism
🇬🇧 UK/'mænərɪz(ə)m/🇺🇸 US/'mænәrizm/
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Definitions
n.
A distinctive personal habit or gesture; an exaggerated or affected style in behavior, speech, or art
(个人独特的)习惯动作,癖好;矫揉造作的风格
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.distinctive mannerism独特的习惯动作
- 2.nervous mannerism紧张的癖好
Example Sentences
- 1.
The actor's distinctive mannerism of tilting his head became his trademark.
- 2.
Her affected mannerism of speaking with exaggerated gestures annoyed her colleagues.