| 单词 | travesty |
|---|---|
| 音标 | 英[ˈtrævəsti] 美[ˈtrævɪsti] |
| 解释 | n.拙劣的模仿作品,荒谬的模仿,歪曲;vt.拙劣或荒谬地模仿,嘲弄; |
| 例句 | N-COUNT 嘲弄;歪曲;拙劣模仿 If you describe something as a travesty of another thing, you mean that it is a very bad representation of that other thing. 例:Her research suggests that Smith's reputation today is a travesty of what he really stood for...她的研究表明史密斯今天的名声是对他过去真正主张的一种嘲弄。 例:If he couldn't prepare his case properly, the trial would be a travesty.如果他不能好好准备他的诉讼,审判将会成为一场拙劣的闹剧。 |
| 变形 | pl:travesties~ |
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