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单词 dramatic
释义 dra·mat·ic
I. \drəˈmad.]ik, -at], ]ēk\ adjective
Etymology: Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French dramatique, from Late Latin dramaticus, from Greek dramatikos, from dramat-, drama deed, drama + -ikos -ic — more at drama
1.
 a. : of or relating to or for the drama
  < exquisitely staged dramatic performances >
  < something is achieved by way of drama which we of the dramatic stage could never attempt — New Republic >
 b. : of, relating to, devoted to, or concerned specifically or professionally with current drama or the contemporary theater
  < a dramatic critic >
  < one of the outstanding dramatic events of the current theatrical season >
2.
 a. : suitable to or characteristic of the drama especially in being expressed with or as if with action
  < a highly dramatic appeal >
  < his dramatic attempt to escape >
 b. : striking in appearance or effect
  < continued after a dramatic pause >
  < there could be no more dramatic reminder of this fact than the contrast between the subsequent career of Sir Winston Churchill and his school record — F.C.James >
  < dramatic floral prints were popular >
3. of a singing voice : having expressive power and a ringing quality and capable of a declamatory or theatrical style
 < a dramatic soprano >
 < a dramatic tenor >
— compare lyric
II. noun
(-s)
obsolete : dramatist
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