dramatic irony
US /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
名词
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戏剧性反讽
a literary device where the audience's or reader's knowledge of events or individuals surpasses that of the characters in the narrative, creating a sense of tension or anticipation.
示例:
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The play uses dramatic irony when the audience knows the killer's identity, but the characters do not.
当观众知道凶手的身份而剧中人物不知道时，这部剧运用了戏剧性反讽。
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Shakespeare's tragedies often feature dramatic irony, building suspense for the audience.
莎士比亚的悲剧常运用戏剧性反讽，为观众营造悬念。
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