hyperbole

n.

夸张法；

复数：hyperboles

1. American humor is founded largely on hyperbole.
   美国式的幽默主要以夸张为基础。
2. The phrase is of course a hyperbole.
   这句话当然有些夸张。
3. The film is being promoted with all the usual hyperbole.
   这部电影正以所有惯用的夸张手法大力宣传。

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