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Saccharine Meaning in English

word

ˈsækɝˌaɪn
SAK-er-ine
sˈækəɹˌɪn
SAK-uh-rin

释义

Describes something that tastes very sweet, often in an artificial way. It can also describe a person, remark, or behavior that is overly emotional, sentimental, or fake.

用法与细微差别

Often used negatively to criticize artificial sweetness in taste, words, or emotion. 'Saccharine smile' or 'saccharine movie' suggests something too sweet to be genuine. Less common in everyday speech; formal or literary tone.

例句

This candy has a saccharine taste.

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Her saccharine smile seemed fake.

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He wrote a saccharine note to his teacher.

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That movie was too saccharine for my taste.

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His apology sounded a bit saccharine.

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I can't stand those saccharine romantic songs on the radio.

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