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单词 burlesque
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burlesque

noun
/bɜːˈlesk/
/bɜːrˈlesk/
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  1. [countable] a performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look silly by representing it in a humorous way synonym parody
    • a burlesque of literary life
  2. [uncountable] a type of entertainment involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including striptease
  3. Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla ‘mockery’, of unknown origin.

burlesque

adjective
/bɜːˈlesk/
/bɜːrˈlesk/
[usually before noun]
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  1. (of a performance or piece of writing ) making something look silly by representing it in a humorous way
    • The play was criticized for its burlesque treatment of serious issues.
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