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单词 Micawberism
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Definition of Micawberism in English:

Micawberism

noun mɪˈkɔːbərɪz(ə)m
mass noun
  • Unjustified or irresponsible optimism.

    this kind of Micawberism is one of the causes of failure in personal life

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of the character Wilkins Micawber, in Charles Dickens's novel David Copperfield.

Definition of Micawberism in US English:

Micawberism

noun
  • Unjustified or irresponsible optimism.

    this kind of Micawberism is one of the causes of failure in personal life

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of the character Wilkins Micawber, in Charles Dickens's novel David Copperfield.

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