Wordiyotravesty
🇬🇧 UK/'trævisti/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A grotesque or absurd misrepresentation of something; a poor or shameful imitation
拙劣的模仿；对…的歪曲；嘲弄
v.
To make a travesty of; to parody or misrepresent grotesquely
滑稽地模仿；歪曲
🧩 Root Breakdown
Loanwordtravestyother
=travesty
Common Collocations
- 1.travesty of justice对司法的歪曲
- 2.complete travesty彻头彻尾的闹剧
- 3.absolute travesty十足的嘲弄
- 4.[travesty of the truth]对事实的歪曲
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rushed trial was a travesty of justice that shocked the entire nation.
- 2.
Critics called the film adaptation a travesty of the beloved original novel.
- 3.
His performance was a complete travesty, making a mockery of the serious role.