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burlesque

/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/

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noun

滑稽戏，讽刺模仿。

A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

Examples :

"The school play was a burlesque of the principal's overly formal speeches, exaggerating his gestures and using silly voices. "

学校的戏剧是对校长过度正式的演讲的滑稽模仿，夸张了他的手势，还用了傻乎乎的声音。

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noun

滑稽戏, 脱衣舞表演.

A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Examples :

"The old theater downtown used to be famous for its burlesque shows, but now it's a movie theater. "

市中心的那家老剧院以前以滑稽脱衣舞表演闻名，但现在已经变成电影院了。

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noun

滑稽模仿，讽刺作品，拙劣的模仿。

A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.

Examples :

"The politician's speech was a burlesque of genuine concern, filled with exaggerated gestures and empty promises. "

那位政客的演讲简直是对真正关怀的拙劣模仿，充满了夸张的姿势和空洞的承诺。

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verb

滑稽模仿，恶搞。

To make a burlesque parody of.

Examples :

"The students decided to burlesque the principal's strict morning announcements in their end-of-year play. "

在他们的毕业汇演上，学生们决定滑稽模仿校长每天早上那些古板的广播讲话，以此来恶搞他。

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verb

嘲弄，讽刺，滑稽模仿。

To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.

Examples :

"The comedian burlesqued the school principal's stuffy mannerisms during his act. "

喜剧演员在他的表演中滑稽地模仿了校长的古板做派，引人发笑。

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adjective

滑稽戏的, 讽刺的

Parodical; parodic

Examples :

"The student's presentation was a burlesque imitation of the professor, exaggerating his mannerisms for comedic effect. "

那个学生的报告是对教授的滑稽模仿，为了喜剧效果而夸张了他的举止。

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