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单词 wish-wash
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Definition of wish-wash in English:

wish-wash

noun ˈwɪʃwɒʃˈwɪʃˌwɔʃ
mass nouninformal
  • 1A weak or watery drink.

    〈非正式〉淡而无味的饮料

    one pot of wish-wash called ‘tea’

    一壶名为“茶”但淡而无味的饮料。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They spoke English, too, although a waitress in a local coffee shop did not know what ‘espresso’ meant, and I ended up with a cup of a watery Welsh wish-wash.
  • 2Insipid or excessively sentimental talk or writing.

    空洞无聊的话(或文章),过于感伤的话(或文章)

    this isn't just emotional wish-wash

    这不只是感情用事的无聊话。

Origin

Late 18th century: reduplication of wash.

Definition of wish-wash in US English:

wish-wash

nounˈwiSHˌwôSHˈwɪʃˌwɔʃ
British informal
  • 1A weak or watery drink.

    〈非正式〉淡而无味的饮料

    one pot of wish-wash called “tea.”

    一壶名为“茶”但淡而无味的饮料。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They spoke English, too, although a waitress in a local coffee shop did not know what ‘espresso’ meant, and I ended up with a cup of a watery Welsh wish-wash.
    1. 1.1 Insipid or excessively sentimental talk or writing.
      空洞无聊的话(或文章),过于感伤的话(或文章)
      this isn't just emotional wish-wash

      这不只是感情用事的无聊话。

Origin

Late 18th century: reduplication of wash.

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