comedy
意味: Entertainment intended to make people laugh; a humorous genre
Comedy refers to entertainment intended to make people laugh, or a genre of drama with a humorous or happy ending. It can describe films, plays, television programmes, or stand-up performances. The term also applies to situations in real life that are amusing or absurd. British comedy has its own distinct traditions, from pantomime to sitcoms.
例文
- We watched a brilliant comedy at the theatre last night. 我们昨晚在剧院看了一部精彩的喜剧。Anoche vimos una comedia brillante en el teatro.昨夜、劇場で素晴らしいコメディを観ました。어젯밤 극장에서 훌륭한 코미디를 관람했습니다.
- The situation was so ridiculous it turned into a comedy of errors. 情况太荒谬了,变成了一连串的差错。La situación era tan ridícula que se convirtió en una comedia de errores.状況があまりにも馬鹿げていて、ドタバタ喜劇のようになりました。상황이 너무 황당해서 완전히 실수투성이 희극이 되어버렸습니다.
- She's always wanted to do stand-up comedy. 她一直想做单口喜剧。Ella siempre ha querido hacer monólogos de comedia.彼女はずっとスタンドアップコメディをやりたいと思っていました。그녀는 항상 스탠드업 코미디를 하고 싶어 했습니다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French 'comedie', from Latin 'comoedia', from Greek 'kōmōidia' (a comic play), from 'kōmos' (revel, merrymaking) + 'aoidos' (singer, poet). Originally a festive village song.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
From Greek 'komodia' meaning a village festival song. In ancient Greece, comedies were performed at festivals honouring Dionysus, contrasting with tragedies. The happy ending was essential - unlike modern usage where comedy simply means funny.
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