pantomime
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/ˈpæntəmaɪm/
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/ˈpæntəmaɪm/
A play with music, dancing, and jokes, usually based on a fairy tale and performed at Christmas.
This year, the theater group will perform a pantomime for the holiday season.
今年,剧团将在假期上演一出哑剧。
Using body movements and facial expressions to communicate or tell a story without words.
In their performance, the actor used pantomime to portray the character's journey without saying a word.
在表演中,演员通过哑剧来表现角色的旅程,而没有说一句话。
A confusing or silly situation.
The meeting turned into a complete pantomime with everyone talking at once and no agreement in sight.
会议变成了一出完全的哑剧,每个人都在同时说话,而且看不到任何协议。