satire
US /ˈsæt.aɪr/
UK /ˈsæt.aɪr/
1.
讽刺, 挖苦
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
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His latest novel is a biting satire on modern consumerism.
他的最新小说是对现代消费主义的辛辣讽刺。
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Political satire often uses humor to criticize government policies.
政治讽刺常以幽默批评政府政策。