sentimentalize
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/ˌsentɪˈmentəlaɪz/
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/ˌsentɪˈmentəlaɪz/
to treat something in a way that shows too much emotion and makes it seem less important or serious
Jackie was careful not to sentimentalize her childhood memories, as she knew they weren't all happy.
傑基小心不要過分美化她的童年記憶,因為她知道它們並不是都開心的。