English Dictionary

satire

/ˈsætaɪɹ/

noun

(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

The satire in the movie cleverly critiques society's obsession with materialism.

意味（1）

(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

意味（2）

(countable) A satirical work.

a stinging satire of American politics.

意味（3）

(uncountable, dated) Severity of remark.