tantalism

发音

/ˈtæntəlɪzəm/

词形变化

tantalisms 复数 tantalisms

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A punishment like that of the mythological Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable.

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    January 1811, Josiah Quincy, Amendment to the Constitution Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people?

词源

tantalize + -ism.

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