car·i·ca·ture /ˈkærɪkəˌʧʊr, ˌʧɚ/
諷刺畫,漫畫,諷刺描述法(vt.)畫成漫畫諷刺
Car·i·ca·ture n.
1. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
2. A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody. [Formerly written caricatura.]
The truest likeness of the prince of French literature will be the one that has most of the look of a caricature. --I. Taylor.
A grotesque caricature of virtue. --Macaulay.
Car·i·ca·ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caricatured p. pr. & vb. n. Caricaturing.] To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque.
He could draw an ill face, or caricature a good one, with a masterly hand. --Lord Lyttelton.
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caricature
n : a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic
effect [syn: imitation, impersonation]
v : represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing
caricatured the President" [syn: ape]