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theatrics

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++the·at·rics /θiˈætrɪks/ noun [plural] especially American English  behaviour that is very loud and noticeable, and is intended to get people’s attention 戏剧性行为,夸张行为
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theatricsAudiences like to see a bit of theatrics here and there.The jurors laughed at McKittrick's theatrics, but the judge did not find them so amusing.Maybe all the theatrics are necessary.Paul came in and didn't seem at all surprised by the theatrics when the curtains opened revealing the four of us.Their theatrics made a little splash at the time, after which the Fat Underground broke up.It was worth the risk he'd taken with these theatrics, just to see them afraid.The tired theatrics of Super Bowl week have begun and players on both teams are getting a little testy.
the·at·rics nounChineseSyllable
that and noticeable, intended loud and very Corpus behaviour is is


theatrics
theatrics /θiˈætrɪks/ noun [plural] especially American English
behaviour that is very loud and noticeable, and is intended to get people’s attention