burlesque

noun

/bɜːˈlesk/

/bɜːrˈlesk/

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[countable] a performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look silly by representing it in a humorous way滑稽讽刺表演（或作品） synonym parody
- a burlesque of literary life对文学生活的戏谑
[uncountable] a type of entertainment involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including striptease滑稽娱乐（常有脱衣舞表演）

Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla ‘mockery’, of unknown origin.

adjective

/bɜːˈlesk/

/bɜːrˈlesk/

[usually before noun]

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(of a performance or piece of writing ) making something look silly by representing it in a humorous way滑稽讽刺表演（或作品）
- The play was criticized for its burlesque treatment of serious issues.该剧因对严肃问题的滑稽处理而受到批评。