burlesque
🇺🇸
/bɜːrˈlesk/
🇬🇧
/bɜːˈlesk/
a funny way of showing something serious by making it look silly
The comedian did a burlesque of the politician's speech.
喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲,进行了滑稽戏的表演。
a type of show that includes comedy, singing, and dancing, sometimes with striptease
The audience enjoyed the lively burlesque show at the theater.
观众在剧院享受了一场活泼的滑稽戏表演。
making something look silly in a funny way
The play used burlesque humor to talk about serious topics.
该剧通过滑稽戏幽默来讨论严肃话题。