sitcom

sitcom — noun

1. A television or radio programme that tells a new funny story in each episode, al

1.名詞B1
釋義

A television or radio programme that tells a new funny story in each episode, always using the same familiar group of characters in ordinary situations.

例句

Every Thursday after dinner, Jason watches his favourite sitcom on the sofa.

watch + sitcom as direct object

The new sitcom on Channel 5 follows Quan, a young chef in a busy restaurant.

follows + character (cast-introduction format)

同義詞
  • situation comedy

    the full, more formal version of the same concept

  • comedy series

    broader term that includes sitcoms and other humorous shows

  • TV comedy

    very broad, covering any humorous television programme

反義詞
  • drama

    a TV genre focused on serious emotions and conflicts

文法句型

a/an [adjective] sitcom

sitcom about [topic]

sitcom on [channel]

用法筆記

The full form 'situation comedy' is mostly used in formal writing or academic contexts; in everyday speech, 'sitcom' is the standard term.

常見錯誤

❌I am watching a sitcom about a war with very sad scenes.
✅I am watching a drama about a war with very sad scenes.
💡sitcoms are comedy shows, not serious dramas.
❌This sitcom has one long story that continues for months.
✅This sitcom has a new story in every episode, but the same characters appear each week.
💡sitcom plots usually finish within a single episode.