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baby tears

/ˈbeɪbi tɪəz/

翻译: 指景天科的多肉植物（如白景天 Sedum album 或类似种类），叶片细小如珠；也比喻琐碎或夸大的抱怨。

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/ˈbeɪbi tɪəz/C1informaltechnical
  • zh指景天科的多肉植物（如白景天 Sedum album 或类似种类），叶片细小如珠；也比喻琐碎或夸大的抱怨。

A colloquial term for a type of succulent plant (Sedum album or similar species) with small, bead-like leaves, or figuratively used to describe trivial or exaggerated complaints.

  1. A type of plantB1formal

    A common name for a low-growing, moss-like plant (Soleirolia soleirolii) often used as ground cover in gardens or as a houseplant.

    zh婴儿泪

    • She planted baby tears around the base of the bonsai tree.
    • The baby tears in the terrarium need constant moisture.
    • Baby tears form a dense, soft green carpet in shady areas.

  2. Exaggerated sadnessB2slangamerican

    A humorous or informal term for minor or trivial complaints or expressions of sadness, often used sarcastically.

    zh鳄鱼的眼泪

    • Oh, you have to work late? Let me get a tissue for your baby tears.
    • He was crying baby tears over a small scratch on his car.
    • Stop with the baby tears; it's not that serious.