| 单词 | sitcom |
| 释义 | sitcom (once / 4441 pages) n Sitcom is short for “situation comedy.” It’s a funny TV show with a realistic setting, like an apartment full of wacky roommates or a restaurant where a regular cast of characters cracks jokes from week to week. Sitcoms have been around since people began rolling their eyes at laugh tracks. I Love Lucy (1950’s) was an early sitcom; it was one that featured a married couple who had zany misunderstandings. On 30 Rock (2000’s), the situation was a bunch of oddballs in their office making a TV show. On Barney Miller, (1970’s) the situation was a normal police captain surrounded by weird coworkers. The basic elements of a sitcom stay the same from week to week. WORD FAMILYsitcom: sitcoms USAGE EXAMPLESThis sitcom returns from its winter hiatus, with the Hecks spending their New Year staving off a zombie apocalypse. New York Times(Jan 03, 2017) Speaking of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” this totes inappropes sitcom is back for a 12th season. Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) He cited 1960s sitcoms like “Bewitched” and “I Dream of Jeannie” as mass entertainment necessary in uncertain times. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life Syn|Hyper situation comedy comedy light and humorous drama with a happy ending 2n a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life Syn|Hyper situation comedy TV program, TV show, television program, television show a program broadcast by television |
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