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ˌcomedy of ˈmanners noun (plural comedies of manners) [countableC]
APTa play, film, or television programme that shows how silly people’s behaviour is or can be 〔讽刺人们愚蠢行为的〕风俗喜剧
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comedy of manners• Five minutes later, and this comedy of manners was all over.• Elizabeth goes in mocking pursuit with the husband in this comedy of manners.