doggerel
US /ˈdɑː.ɡɚ.əl/
UK /ˈdɒɡ.ər.əl/
名詞
打油詩
poetry that is poorly written and often humorous, typically with a simple or irregular rhythm
範例:
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The greeting card was filled with sentimental doggerel.
賀卡上寫滿了感傷的打油詩。
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He entertained the children by reciting some silly doggerel.
他朗誦了一些愚蠢的打油詩來逗孩子們開心。
形容詞
打油詩般的
characteristic of or written in doggerel
範例:
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The play was written in a doggerel style.
這部劇是用打油詩風格寫的。
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He produced doggerel rhymes for the local newspaper.
他為當地報紙創作了一些打油詩般的韻文。