[U] 讽刺;讥讽;挖苦 attacking foolish or wicked behaviour by making fun of it,often by using sarcasm and parody
[C] 讽刺作品 a literary work having these qualities
英英释义
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的用法和样例:
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用作名词 (n.)
Satire is a high and subtle art. 讽刺是一门崇高而又含蓄的艺术。
Politicians are legitimate targets for satire. 政治家理所当然是讽刺的靶子。
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经典引文
Introducing satires on manners and domestic life into Asia.
出自: M. Elphinstone
Cather published..a snide satire on Louise's brother.