新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

farce

英  [fɑːs]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • farces

    1[C 可数名词] 滑稽戏

    A farce is a humorous play in which the characters become involved in complicated and unlikely situations.

    双语例句

    例:

    an off-Broadway farce called 'Lucky Stiff'

    一场名为《幸运的家伙》的外百老汇滑稽戏。

    2[U 不可数名词] 滑稽风格

    Farce is the style of acting and writing that is typical of farces.

    双语例句

    例:

    The plot often borders on farce.

    那种情节常常近乎滑稽。

    3[SING 单数型名词] 闹剧 , 荒唐事

    If you describe a situation or event as a farce, you mean that it is so disorganized or ridiculous that you cannot take it seriously.

    双语例句

    例:

    The elections have been reduced to a farce.

    那些选举已经沦为一场闹剧。

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