potboiler
US /ˈpɑːtˌbɔɪ.lɚ/
UK /ˈpɑːtˌbɔɪ.lɚ/
名词
1.
粗制滥造之作, 迎合大众的作品
a book, film, or other work of art produced quickly and of low quality in order to make money
示例:
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His latest novel is a real potboiler, full of clichés and predictable plot twists.
他的最新小说是一部真正的粗制滥造之作，充满了陈词滥调和可预测的情节转折。
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The director is known for making artistic films, but this one feels like a commercial potboiler.
这位导演以制作艺术电影而闻名，但这部电影感觉像是一部商业粗制滥造之作。
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