farce

1. N-COUNT A farce is a humorous play in which the characters become involved in complicated and unlikely situations. 滑稽戏

...an off-Broadway farce called "Lucky Stiff."

…一场名为“幸运的家伙”的外百老汇滑稽戏。

2. N-UNCOUNT Farce is the style of acting and writing that is typical of farces. 滑稽风格

The plot often borders on farce. 那种情节常常近乎滑稽。

3. N-SING If you describe a situation or event as a farce, you mean that it is so disorganized or ridiculous that you cannot take it seriously. 闹剧; 荒唐事[also no det] [表不满]

The elections have been reduced to a farce. 那些选举已经沦为一场闹剧。