travesty
/ˈtrævəsti/ (bre, ipa) · [trˈævəsti] /ˈtrævəsti/ (ame, ipa) · [trˈævəsti] /ˈtra-və-stē How to pronounce travesty (audio)/ (ame, mw)
travesty — 名詞
- travestysingular
- travestiesplural
1. A situation or event that is so bad, wrong, or unfair that it seems to mock ever
糟蹋
對應有價值的惡劣扭曲
A situation or event that is so bad, wrong, or unfair that it seems to mock everything that the thing it is meant to represent should stand for — for example, a trial that produces a clearly unjust outcome might be called 'a travesty of justice.'
Human rights groups called the military trial a complete travesty of justice.
人權團體稱這場軍事審判完全是對正義的糟蹋。
travesty of [justice / democracy / the legal system]
William said the new policy was a travesty of everything the charity stood for.
威廉表示這項新政徹底糟蹋了該慈善機構所代表的一切。
To store priceless manuscripts in that damp basement is an absolute travesty.
把珍貴的手稿存放在那個潮濕的地下室，簡直是一大糟蹋。
The so-called election was a travesty — officials ignored votes and jailed opponents.
這場所謂的選舉是一場鬧劇——官員無視選票，還監禁對手。
- mockery
more general — any act of ridicule, not necessarily of something with inherent value
- distortion
less emotive — focuses on the inaccuracy rather than the offensiveness
- perversion
stronger moral judgment — suggests deliberate corruption
- embodiment
a perfect representation of values and qualities
文法句型
a travesty of [abstract ideal]
用法筆記
Frequently found in the fixed structure 'a travesty of [abstract ideal]', especially with justice, democracy, fairness, or the legal system. The noun is almost always used in the singular.
常見錯誤
2. An intentionally exaggerated or ridiculous version of a well-known piece of writ
戲仿
誇張滑稽的模仿之作
An intentionally exaggerated or ridiculous version of a well-known piece of writing or art, created to make people laugh or to be amusing.
The comedy troupe performed a travesty of Shakespeare's Hamlet using modern slang.
這個喜劇劇團用現代俚語演出了對莎士比亞《哈姆雷特》的戲仿。
travesty of [classic literary work]
Art critics described the painting as an absurd travesty of Monet's water lily series.
藝術評論家稱這幅畫是對莫內睡蓮系列的荒謬戲仿。
Ingrid's costume version of the Mona Lisa was a funny travesty that delighted her classmates.
英格麗的蒙娜麗莎服裝版是一場有趣的戲仿，讓同學們開心不已。
Diego's sketch of the Mona Lisa with sunglasses was a playful travesty of the original.
迪亞哥戴著太陽眼鏡的蒙娜麗莎素描，是對原作的俏皮戲仿。
- parody
more neutral — a deliberate comedic imitation without implying degradation
- burlesque
more theatrical — a broad comic imitation often on stage
- caricature
focuses on exaggerating specific features rather than mimicking a whole work
文法句型
a travesty of [literary/artistic work]
用法筆記
This sense belongs primarily to literary and art criticism. Unlike sense 1 (SHOCKING MISREPRESENTATION), the imitation here is intended to amuse or entertain rather than to shock or offend.
travesty — 動詞
- travestypresent simple I / you / we / they
- travesties3rd person singular
- travestying-ing form
- travestiedpast simple
1. To present or imitate something in an intentionally distorted or laughable way,
醜化
以扭曲方式醜化呈現
To present or imitate something in an intentionally distorted or laughable way, removing its original seriousness or true meaning.
The satirical play travestied the national ceremony, turning a solemn event into a joke.
這部諷刺劇醜化了國家典禮，把莊嚴的場合變成了笑話。
Mark accused the journalist of travestying his views by quoting only the harshest remarks.
馬克指責該記者只引用最尖刻的言論，醜化了他的觀點。
travesty + someone's views / words / position
Roya's cartoon travestied the politician's speech by surrounding her with empty slogans.
羅亞的漫畫用空洞口號包圍那位政治人物，醜化了她的演講。
Ravindra felt the documentary travestied his community's traditions by showing only the strangest practices.
拉文德拉認為這部紀錄片只展示了最奇怪的習俗，醜化了他族群的傳統。
- parody
lighter in tone — does not necessarily imply the original is degraded
- caricature
focuses on exaggerated physical or vocal traits rather than content
文法句型
travesty + noun phrase
用法筆記
A formal and uncommon verb. It cannot be used as a neutral synonym for 'imitate' or 'copy' — it always carries a negative judgment that the imitation is degrading or ridiculous.