nonevent

英[\'nɒnɪˌvent]
美[\'nɒnɪˌvent]

基本释义

n.
被期望但未实现(或结果令人扫兴)的事件

实用例句

It was a nonevent; some politicians came to smile and shake hands.

那件事煞有介事; 其实不过是一些政客出来摆摆样子,笑着握手寒暄罢了.

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英英释义

Noun
  • 1. an anticipated event that turns out to be far less significant than was expected

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