effusion
noun uk/ɪˈfjuː.ʒən/ us/ɪˈfjuː.ʒən/
[ C usually singular ] literary(强烈感情的)迸发,倾泻
a sudden and uncontrolled expression of strong emotion
an effusion of anger and despair 突然陷入愤怒和绝望之中
The effusion of patriotic expression after the Sept. 11 attacks cut across class lines.
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- His latest effusion is as pleasant as a painted tin of shortbread and as comfy as an elasticated waistband.
- Each girl felt guilty of a maudlin effusion of sentiment.
- The cleverness of his writing deflates amid his effusions of feeling.