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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-derived
manhand
+
nersuffix
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=mannerism

Common 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.

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