pantomime
US /ˈpæn.t̬ə.maɪm/
UK /ˈpæn.tə.maɪm/
名词
1.
哑剧, 圣诞哑剧
a theatrical entertainment, mainly for children, usually performed at Christmas, which involves music, topical jokes, and a story based on a fairy tale
示例:
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We took the kids to see the annual Christmas pantomime.
我们带孩子们去看了年度圣诞哑剧。
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The audience booed the villain and cheered the hero, as is traditional in a pantomime.
观众嘘了反派，为英雄欢呼，这在哑剧中是传统。
2.
哑剧, 手势表演
a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music
示例:
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The artist performed a beautiful pantomime, conveying deep emotions without a single word.
这位艺术家表演了一场精彩的哑剧，没有说一个字就传达了深刻的情感。
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His exaggerated gestures were a clear pantomime of his frustration.
他夸张的姿态清楚地模仿了他的沮丧。
动词
模仿, 做哑剧表演
express or represent (something) by extravagant and exaggerated mime
示例:
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He pantomimed drinking from a glass to show he was thirsty.
他模仿从杯子里喝水，表示他渴了。
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The comedian pantomimed a man struggling with a strong wind.
喜剧演员模仿了一个与强风搏斗的人。