satirist

IPA/ˈsætərɪst/
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satirist — noun

  • satiristsingular
  • satiristsplural

1. A person — such as a writer, cartoonist, or performer — who creates works that u

1.名詞C1
釋義

A person — such as a writer, cartoonist, or performer — who creates works that use humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticise people, institutions, or social problems, especially in politics and public life.

例句

Jack is a well-known satirist whose television show makes fun of politicians and news stories.

countable noun: a + satirist + relative clause

The satirist Kenji published a book of fake news articles to expose government corruption.

article + satirist + proper name (apposition)

同義詞
  • humorist

    broader — a humorist aims to entertain, not necessarily to criticise

  • parodist

    narrower — a parodist imitates a specific style or work for comic effect

  • lampooner

    more aggressive — a lampooner attacks a target with harsh, personal ridicule

文法句型

a + satirist

possessive + work as + satirist

known as + a + satirist

用法筆記

Frequently used with a preceding modifier (political satirist, cartoon satirist, social satirist) to specify the target or medium of the satire.

常見錯誤

❌He is a satirist comedian.
✅He is a satirist.' or 'He is a satirical comedian.
💡'satirist' already means a person; do not combine it redundantly with 'comedian'.