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词汇 scenery-chewing
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Definition of scenery-chewing in English:

scenery-chewing

adjective
North American informal
  • (Of a performance, etc.) characterized by overacting; melodramatic; excessively emotional or sensational; (of an actor) that overacts.

noun
North American informal
  • The action or practice of overacting.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Davenport (Iowa) Daily Leader.

Definition of scenery-chewing in US English:

scenery-chewing

adjective
North American informal
  • (Of a performance, etc.) characterized by overacting; melodramatic; excessively emotional or sensational; (of an actor) that overacts.

noun
North American informal
  • The action or practice of overacting.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Davenport (Iowa) Daily Leader.

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