levity
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British pronunciation
/lˈɛvɪti/

“levity”的英语定义和含义

Levity
01

轻率, 不严肃

a way of speaking, acting, or conveying information in a lighthearted style without gravity
example
例子
The after-dinner speeches were delivered with a light levity to keep the mood cheerful.
晚餐后的演讲以轻松的轻松方式进行,以保持气氛愉快。
Despite the gloomy subject matter, the documentary employed a levity of storytelling to keep the audience engaged.
尽管主题阴郁,这部纪录片还是运用了叙事的轻松来保持观众的参与。
02

轻率, 不严肃

the lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances
example
例子
Many were offended by the levity the students showed during the memorial ceremony.
许多人对学生在纪念仪式上表现出的轻率感到冒犯。
In the aftermath of the accident, the levity the executives demonstrated in interviews added insult to injury.
事故发生后,高管们在采访中表现出的轻率无异于雪上加霜。
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