irreverence
noun [ U ] uk/ɪˈrev.ər.əns/ us/ɪˈrev.ɚ.əns/
不敬，无礼
the quality of not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things
The book is written with good humour and irreverence. 这本书是用幽默和不敬的口吻写就的。
Such behaviour is typical of the cheeky irreverence the band display onstage. 这种行为典型地体现了该乐队在舞台上的厚颜无耻。
See: irreverent
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- His style is a mixture of irreverence and dry wit.
- The film has a healthy dose of irreverence towards the relationship between the two characters.
- She has an irreverence that is refreshing.