Word · Frequency #37858
burlesque
滑稽模仿;戏仿;讽刺性模仿
A work or performance that mocks something by imitating it; a parody, caricature, or travesty.
- 1.
A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
通过模仿进行嘲讽的艺术形式;滑稽模仿
- 2.
A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
一种成人娱乐表演,通常包括挑逗性内容,如脱衣舞,最常见于1880年代至1930年代
- 3.
A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
滑稽模仿;讽刺画;歪曲
滑稽歌舞杂剧;脱衣舞表演;通过模仿进行嘲讽的艺术形式;滑稽模仿;一种成人娱乐表演,通常包括挑逗性内容,如脱衣舞,最常见于1880年代至1930年代;滑稽模仿;讽刺画;歪曲;(讽刺性的)诙谐模仿
In use
We attended a burlesque performance last night that featured comedy and dance.
The comedian's routine was a burlesque of classic fairy tales, poking fun at their unrealistic endings.
Burlesque has a long history dating back to the 19th century.
a burlesque
burlesque作可数名词,指一场滑稽戏表演。
They went to see a burlesque downtown.
他们去市中心看了一场滑稽戏。
burlesque + noun
burlesque用作定语修饰名词,表示与滑稽戏相关的。
The burlesque show featured comedians and dancers.
这场滑稽戏表演有喜剧演员和舞者。
Common mistakes
The burlesk performance was hilarious.
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- burlesquer
- 滑稽模仿演员;滑稽歌舞杂剧演员 · n.
- burlesquely
- 滑稽地;讽刺地 · adv.
- burlesque show
- 滑稽歌舞杂剧表演 · n.
- burlesque dancer
- 滑稽歌舞杂剧舞者 · n.
Learner notes
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