burlesque
burlesque — 名詞
- burlesquesingular
- burlesquesplural
1. A piece of writing, film, or stage performance that makes a serious subject seem
諷刺模仿
以誇張幽默方式嘲弄嚴肅作品
A piece of writing, film, or stage performance that makes a serious subject seem foolish by treating it in a deliberately exaggerated or silly style.
Romi wrote a burlesque of the mayor's speech, copying its pompous tone for comic effect.
Romi 模仿市長演講的浮誇語氣寫了一篇諷刺小品，製造了很好的搞笑效果。
burlesque of [something] for comic effect
The play is a burlesque of Victorian drama, with actors overacting every emotional scene.
那齣戲是對維多利亞時代戲劇的滑稽模仿，每個演員都把情感場景演得誇張無比。
burlesque of [genre]
Critics praised the film as a sharp burlesque of Hollywood action movies.
影評人讚揚這部電影是對好萊塢動作片的辛辣諷刺模仿。
Kwame's group performed a burlesque of Romeo and Juliet, with Pablo squeaking the balcony speech.
Kwame 的劇組表演了一齣對《羅密歐與茱麗葉》的諷刺模仿，Pablo 用尖細的聲音朗誦陽台台詞。
- parody
a close synonym, but parody can be affectionate while burlesque is always mocking
- caricature
exaggerates physical or personality traits rather than imitating a style of writing or speech
- travesty
a cruder, more contemptuous imitation; often implies distortion beyond humor
- tribute
an honest, respectful portrayal rather than a mocking one
文法句型
burlesque + of + [something]
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' plus the work or style being mocked. Compare with 'parody' — a burlesque caricatures the form itself (e.g., the overblown style of opera), while a parody imitates a specific text or person.
常見錯誤
2. A type of live theater popular in the United States during the late 1800s and ea
滑稽歌舞秀
19至20世紀美國歌舞雜耍秀
A type of live theater popular in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, combining comedy sketches, songs, dances, and often striptease performances.
Burlesque theaters in New York once featured comedians, singers, and dancers on the same stage.
紐約的滑稽歌舞秀劇場曾經同時有喜劇演員、歌手和舞者在同一個舞台上表演。
burlesque theaters in [city]
Eli's grandmother performed as a singer in burlesque shows in Chicago during the 1920s.
Eli 的祖母在1920年代曾在芝加哥的滑稽歌舞秀中擔任歌手。
By the 1930s, burlesque had become one of America's most popular forms of live entertainment.
到了1930年代，滑稽歌舞秀已成為美國最受歡迎的現場娛樂形式之一。
The museum has a collection of costumes from old burlesque halls in San Francisco.
博物館收藏了舊金山老式滑稽歌舞秀劇場的戲服。
Audiences packed the burlesque houses to watch comic skits and musical numbers.
觀眾擠滿了滑稽歌舞秀劇院，觀看喜劇短劇和音樂表演。
- vaudeville
similar variety-show format but was family-oriented and did not include striptease
- revue
a theatrical show with songs and sketches, but typically without the comic crudeness or striptease
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the genre as a whole ('Burlesque was popular in the 1920s'). Countable when referring to individual venues or shows ('a burlesque' or 'burlesque houses'). Distinguish from vaudeville — burlesque was more risqué and featured striptease acts.
常見錯誤
3. A modern form of entertainment in which performers dance and gradually remove th
豔舞秀
現代脫衣舞蹈娛樂表演
A modern form of entertainment in which performers dance and gradually remove their clothes on stage in a playful or theatrical style, often with comedy and music.
The club hosts a burlesque show every Saturday with dancers and live music.
俱樂部每週六有豔舞秀，搭配舞者和現場樂團。
hosts a burlesque show
Heloísa took burlesque classes to learn dancing with fans and feather boas.
Heloísa 報名了豔舞課程，學習舞動扇子和羽毛披肩。
At a Seattle lounge, Mei-Lin opened her burlesque act by tripping over a feather boa, making the crowd laugh.
在西雅圖一間 lounge 酒吧，Mei-Lin 開場時故意被羽毛披肩絆了一下，逗得全場觀眾大笑。
Daichi photographed a burlesque performance for a fashion magazine last spring.
Daichi 去年春天為一本時尚雜誌拍攝了一場豔舞表演。
- cabaret
a show with music and dance in an intimate setting, but not typically involving striptease
- striptease
focuses on the act of undressing itself, without the theatrical comedy and music
用法筆記
Frequently used attributively ('burlesque dancer', 'burlesque club', 'burlesque costume'). This sense has experienced a revival since the 1990s as 'neo-burlesque,' which emphasizes theatricality and audience participation over pure striptease.
burlesque — 形容詞
- burlesquepositive
- more burlesquecomparative
- most burlesquesuperlative
1. Having the playful, exaggerated, or glamorous style associated with burlesque st
歌舞秀風
具有歌舞秀特色的
Having the playful, exaggerated, or glamorous style associated with burlesque stage shows, especially in costume, music, or decor.
The actress wore a burlesque costume with sequins, long gloves, and a feather headdress.
那位女演員穿著一身歌舞秀風格的戲服，戴著亮片、長手套和羽毛頭飾。
burlesque costume with [details]
Sumin decorated the party with burlesque decorations like red curtains and velvet chairs.
Sumin 用紅簾和天鵝絨椅子等歌舞秀風格的裝飾佈置了派對。
Her burlesque makeup included heavy eyeliner and bright red lipstick.
她的歌舞秀風妝容包括濃重的眼線和鮮紅的口紅。
The show had a burlesque feel, with jazz music and dancers in sparkling outfits.
這場秀有歌舞秀的氛圍，有爵士樂和穿著閃亮服裝的舞者。
- theatrical
broader in meaning; any theater-related style, not specifically burlesque
- glamorous
captures the showy elegance but not the playful or exaggerated quality
文法句型
burlesque + [noun]
用法筆記
Typically describes aesthetic elements — costumes, makeup, music, decor, or atmosphere — inspired by historical burlesque theater rather than modern dance shows.
2. Using exaggerated humor to make a serious subject appear laughable, especially a
嘲諷的
以誇張手法諷刺的
Using exaggerated humor to make a serious subject appear laughable, especially as a deliberate technique in writing, art, or performance.
The cartoon offered a burlesque view of the prime minister's press conference.
那幅漫畫以嘲諷的手法呈現了總理的新聞記者會。
burlesque view of [event]
Mert wrote a burlesque article about office meetings, turning every boring detail into a joke.
Mert 寫了一篇嘲諷風格的文章，把辦公室會議的每個無聊細節都變成了笑話。
The comedian gave a burlesque version of the opera, singing arias in a silly voice.
那位喜劇演員用滑稽的聲音演唱詠嘆調，對歌劇進行了嘲諷版的詮釋。
Andrei enjoys reading burlesque poems that make fun of famous love sonnets.
Andrei 喜歡讀那些嘲諷著名情詩的滑稽詩作。
文法句型
burlesque + [noun (work/product)]
用法筆記
Applied to any creative work — an article, cartoon, poem, or film — that uses burlesque as a technique. The subject being mocked is typically an institution, genre, or public figure, not a private individual.
burlesque — 動詞
- burlesquepresent simple I / you / we / they
- burlesques3rd person singular
- burlesquing-ing form
- burlesquedpast simple
1. To copy and exaggerate someone's style, way of speaking, or actions in order to
戲仿
以滑稽方式模仿嘲弄
To copy and exaggerate someone's style, way of speaking, or actions in order to make them appear ridiculous, usually for comic effect.
The sketch show burlesques popular TV commercials by copying their style in funny ways.
那齣短劇以搞笑的方式模仿熱門電視廣告的風格。
burlesques + [target]
In her performance, Tara burlesqued the dance moves of a famous pop singer.
Tara 在表演中戲仿了一位知名流行歌手的舞蹈動作。
Heather wrote a short film that burlesques the way doctors speak in medical dramas.
Heather 寫了一部短片，戲仿了醫生在醫療劇中的說話方式。
The cartoonist regularly burlesques politicians in the weekend newspaper.
那位漫畫家每週末都在報紙上戲仿政治人物。
- parody
more common in everyday use; can be affectionate or critical, while burlesque is always mocking
- caricature
focuses on exaggerating specific features rather than imitating a whole style or manner
- mock
broader and less specific; does not imply the formal technique of imitation
- respect
to treat someone or something with sincere admiration, without mockery
文法句型
burlesque + [someone/something]
用法筆記
Less common than 'parody' or 'mock' in everyday speech. Most frequently encountered in literary criticism and performance reviews. The object is typically a style, genre, performance, or public figure — not an abstract concept.