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grand guignol

/ɡrɑ̃ ɡiˈɲɔl/

翻译: 一种以血腥、耸人听闻的暴力和阴暗主题为特征的恐怖戏剧或表演风格，起源于巴黎的“大木偶剧场”。也隐喻性地用于描述任何令人震惊或恐怖的事件或场面。

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/ɡrɑ̃ ɡiˈɲɔl/C1formalart
  • zh一种以血腥、耸人听闻的暴力和阴暗主题为特征的恐怖戏剧或表演风格，起源于巴黎的“大木偶剧场”。也隐喻性地用于描述任何令人震惊或恐怖的事件或场面。

A style of horror theater or performance characterized by graphic, sensational violence and macabre themes, originating from the Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Paris. Also used metaphorically to describe any shocking or gruesome event or spectacle.

  1. Theatrical genreC2formal

    A style of horror theatre that emphasizes graphic violence, gore, and sensationalism.

    zh戏剧类型

    • The play was a modern take on Grand Guignol, with shocking scenes of violence.
    • Grand Guignol performances were famous for their realistic special effects.
    • Critics described the movie as a cinematic version of Grand Guignol.

  2. Sensational or shocking eventC2informal

    Any event or situation that is excessively violent, gruesome, or shocking.

    zh大木偶剧场

    • The political debate turned into a grand guignol of accusations.
    • The news report described the accident as a grand guignol of destruction.
    • The reality show was a grand guignol of emotional breakdowns.