space opera

短语

n. 以太空探险为主题的电影、电视或广播剧

发音

其它

词形变化

space operas 复数 space operas

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes space travel, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters often set against vast exotic settings.

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  2. 2.

    A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that uses serialization.

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  3. 3.

    A work or production in this style.

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词源

Coined by American writer Wilson Tucker in 1941, modelled on horse opera (“western”) and soap opera, see quotations. Originally describing a specific, hackneyed science fiction writing style.

来源：wiktionary