send-up

英 [ˈsend ʌp] 美 [ˈsend ʌp]

n.  (为取笑的)滑稽模仿

复数:send-ups



牛津词典

noun

  1. (为取笑的)滑稽模仿
    an act of making sb/sth look silly by copying them in a funny way

    柯林斯词典

    1. N-COUNT 滑稽讽刺的模仿作品(或表演)
      A send-up is a piece of writing or acting in which someone or something is imitated in an amusing way that makes them appear foolish.
      1. ...his classic send-up of sixties rock, 'Get Crazy'.
        他那部模仿并讽刺60年代摇滚乐的经典电影——《狂热》

    双语例句

    1. The absurd trial is a send-up of the Dublin courts.
      那荒唐可笑的审判是对都柏林法院的讽刺性的模仿。
    2. Her book is a hilarious send-up of a conventional spy story.
      她写的书用的是取笑传统侦探小说的笔法,令人捧腹。
    3. He does a brilliant send-up of the president.
      他模仿总统相当出色。
    4. The comedian did a send-up of the prime minister.
      喜剧演员对首相做了一个讽刺性的模仿。