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单词 Juvenalian satire
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Definition of Juvenalian satire in English:

Juvenalian satire

noun
  • Any of the sixteen poems comprising Juvenal's Satires, or a poem resembling these; (as a mass noun) the style of satire associated with Juvenal, characterized by bitter, scathing humour and a morally indignant tone.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine.

Definition of Juvenalian satire in US English:

Juvenalian satire

noun
  • Any of the sixteen poems comprising Juvenal's Satires, or a poem resembling these; (as a mass noun) the style of satire associated with Juvenal, characterized by bitter, scathing humour and a morally indignant tone.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine.

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