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源自拉丁语 'irreverentem',由否定前缀 'in-' 和 'revereri'(尊敬)组成,字面意思是'不尊敬'。
❶ 指对传统、权威或神圣事物表现出不敬或轻蔑的态度,常带有幽默或讽刺意味。
“His irreverent jokes about politics made some people uncomfortable.”
(他对政治的不敬笑话让一些人感到不适。)
“The comedian's irreverent style challenges social norms.”
(这位喜剧演员不敬的风格挑战了社会规范。)
irreverent humor — 指通过冒犯传统或权威来制造笑料的幽默风格,常用于讽刺或挑战社会规范。
“The show is known for its irreverent humor that pokes fun at celebrities.”
(这个节目以拿名人开涮的不敬幽默著称。)