英语词汇“exaggerated”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

exaggerated hand gestures
greatly exaggerated reports
Some wildly exaggerated claims have been made about this so-called "wonder-drug".
The numbers killed in the massacre are probably exaggerated.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

All this, of course, is during a time of exaggerated relief following the Pleistocene glaciation.
As they stepped out on to the pavement Charlie bade his partner goodnight with an exaggerated bow.
I see that I enjoy an exaggerated reputation for probity among my compatriots.
In the past, anthropologists have made the most exaggerated claims concerning the supposed typicality of their observations.
Meanwhile, though rumours of a Spinal Tap sequel are exaggerated, the band do plan a London concert this summer.
Officials insist, for example, that the scope for privatisation is exaggerated.
The only rule here is not to go for exaggerated styles.

Longman Language Activatorsomething that is exaggerated► exaggeration

a statement that makes something seem better or worse, bigger or smaller etc than it really is: · Jim's not fat exactly - that's an exaggeration. He's just a little overweight.· How much of the story was exaggeration is impossible to say.gross exaggeration (=a big exaggeration): · It would be a gross exaggeration to describe the film as a masterpiece, but it has some good moments.it is an exaggeration to say that: · It is an exaggeration to say that he earns more money than anyone I know, but he is certainly very well paid.

► exaggerated

making something seem much worse, better, more important etc than it really is: · The numbers killed in the massacre are probably exaggerated.wildly/grossly exaggerated: · Some wildly exaggerated claims have been made about this so-called "wonder-drug".

► extravagant

exaggerated a lot and therefore difficult to believe: · Extravagant claims have been made for some herbal remedies including the curing of baldness.

► overstatement

a statement that is exaggerated and therefore probably not true - use this especially as a polite way of saying that a statement is exaggerated: · He said she was really beautiful -- a slight overstatement I thought.· To say the company was going bankrupt is an overstatement. We have one or two financial problems, that's all.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadverbs► greatly/highly exaggerated

(=by a large amount)· The union put the figure at 5,000, but we believe this has been greatly exaggerated.

► vastly exaggerated

(=by a very large amount)· Bates told the children vastly exaggerated stories of his wartime exploits.

► grossly exaggerated

(=by a very large amount, and in a way that is wrong)· The damage the animals did to crops was grossly exaggerated.

► wildly exaggerated

(=by a very large amount, in a way that is not at all realistic)· Wildly exaggerated reports began appearing in the press.

► slightly exaggerated

· Roger spoke with a slightly exaggerated American accent.

► deliberately exaggerated

(=in a way that is intended or planned)· She blinked twice in a deliberately exaggerated gesture of surprise.

单词	exaggerated
释义	exaggeratedex‧ag‧ge‧rat‧ed /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES exaggerated hand gestures greatly exaggerated reports Some wildly exaggerated claims have been made about this so-called "wonder-drug". The numbers killed in the massacre are probably exaggerated. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS All this, of course, is during a time of exaggerated relief following the Pleistocene glaciation. As they stepped out on to the pavement Charlie bade his partner goodnight with an exaggerated bow. I see that I enjoy an exaggerated reputation for probity among my compatriots. In the past, anthropologists have made the most exaggerated claims concerning the supposed typicality of their observations. Meanwhile, though rumours of a Spinal Tap sequel are exaggerated, the band do plan a London concert this summer. Officials insist, for example, that the scope for privatisation is exaggerated. The only rule here is not to go for exaggerated styles. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorsomething that is exaggerated► exaggeration a statement that makes something seem better or worse, bigger or smaller etc than it really is: · Jim's not fat exactly - that's an exaggeration. He's just a little overweight.· How much of the story was exaggeration is impossible to say.gross exaggeration (=a big exaggeration): · It would be a gross exaggeration to describe the film as a masterpiece, but it has some good moments.it is an exaggeration to say that: · It is an exaggeration to say that he earns more money than anyone I know, but he is certainly very well paid. ► exaggerated making something seem much worse, better, more important etc than it really is: · The numbers killed in the massacre are probably exaggerated.wildly/grossly exaggerated: · Some wildly exaggerated claims have been made about this so-called "wonder-drug". ► extravagant exaggerated a lot and therefore difficult to believe: · Extravagant claims have been made for some herbal remedies including the curing of baldness. ► overstatement a statement that is exaggerated and therefore probably not true - use this especially as a polite way of saying that a statement is exaggerated: · He said she was really beautiful -- a slight overstatement I thought.· To say the company was going bankrupt is an overstatement. We have one or two financial problems, that's all. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadverbs► greatly/highly exaggerated (=by a large amount)· The union put the figure at 5,000, but we believe this has been greatly exaggerated. ► vastly exaggerated (=by a very large amount)· Bates told the children vastly exaggerated stories of his wartime exploits. ► grossly exaggerated (=by a very large amount, and in a way that is wrong)· The damage the animals did to crops was grossly exaggerated. ► wildly exaggerated (=by a very large amount, in a way that is not at all realistic)· Wildly exaggerated reports began appearing in the press. ► slightly exaggerated · Roger spoke with a slightly exaggerated American accent. ► deliberately exaggerated (=in a way that is intended or planned)· She blinked twice in a deliberately exaggerated gesture of surprise. 1if something is exaggerated, it is described as better, larger etc than it really is: The revenue figures may be slightly exaggerated.grossly/greatly/wildly exaggerated The danger had been greatly exaggerated.2an exaggerated sound or movement is emphasized to make people notice: an exaggerated sigh He made an exaggerated bow. He spoke with an exaggerated New York accent.—exaggeratedly adverbCOLLOCATIONSadverbsgreatly/highly exaggerated (=by a large amount)· The union put the figure at 5,000, but we believe this has been greatly exaggerated.vastly exaggerated (=by a very large amount)· Bates told the children vastly exaggerated stories of his wartime exploits.grossly exaggerated (=by a very large amount, and in a way that is wrong)· The damage the animals did to crops was grossly exaggerated.wildly exaggerated (=by a very large amount, in a way that is not at all realistic)· Wildly exaggerated reports began appearing in the press.slightly exaggerated· Roger spoke with a slightly exaggerated American accent.deliberately exaggerated (=in a way that is intended or planned)· She blinked twice in a deliberately exaggerated gesture of surprise.
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