pantomime
US /ˈpæn.t̬ə.maɪm/
UK /ˈpæn.tə.maɪm/
名詞
1.
啞劇, 聖誕啞劇
a theatrical entertainment, mainly for children, usually performed at Christmas, which involves music, topical jokes, and a story based on a fairy tale
範例:
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We took the kids to see the annual Christmas pantomime.
我們帶孩子們去看了年度聖誕啞劇。
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The audience booed the villain and cheered the hero, as is traditional in a pantomime.
觀眾噓了反派，為英雄歡呼，這在啞劇中是傳統。
2.
啞劇, 手勢表演
a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music
範例:
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The artist performed a beautiful pantomime, conveying deep emotions without a single word.
這位藝術家表演了一場精彩的啞劇，沒有說一個字就傳達了深刻的情感。
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His exaggerated gestures were a clear pantomime of his frustration.
他誇張的姿態清楚地模仿了他的沮喪。
動詞
模仿, 做啞劇表演
express or represent (something) by extravagant and exaggerated mime
範例:
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He pantomimed drinking from a glass to show he was thirsty.
他模仿從杯子裡喝水，表示他渴了。
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The comedian pantomimed a man struggling with a strong wind.
喜劇演員模仿了一個與強風搏鬥的人。