• n. 讽刺时事的滑稽剧

来自法语 revue,时评，来自中古法语 revoir,再看，来自拉丁语 revidere,再看，来自 re-,再，重 新，videre,看，词源同 view,video,visit.后用于指讽刺时事的滑稽剧。

revue (n.)

1872, "show presenting a review of current events," from French revue, from Middle French, literally "survey," noun use of fem. past participle of revoir "to see again" (see review (n.)). Later extended to shows consisting of a series of unrelated scenes.

1. You and I, ducky, are going to get into a revue.

我讨厌了劈叉.你和我, 亲爱的, 会去演一出小剧目.

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2. The revue was a showcase for new talent.

这出时事讽刺剧是新秀才能的一次显示.

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3. This is a musical revue showcasing pop standards, including rock & roll and rhythm & blues songs.

这出音乐剧展示美国通俗歌曲流派如摇滚乐 及 蓝调.

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