[U] 諷刺;譏諷;挖苦 attacking foolish or wicked behaviour by making fun of it,often by using sarcasm and parody
[C] 諷刺作品 a literary work having these qualities
英英釋義
Noun:
witty language used to convey insults or scorn;
"he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"
"irony is wasted on the stupid"
"Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"
satire的用法和樣例:
例句
用作名詞 (n.)
Satire is a high and subtle art. 諷刺是一門崇高而又含蓄的藝術。
Politicians are legitimate targets for satire. 政治家理所當然是諷刺的靶子。
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經典引文
Introducing satires on manners and domestic life into Asia.
出自: M. Elphinstone
Cather published..a snide satire on Louise's brother.