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othello

/oʊˈθɛloʊ/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

莎士比亚的著名戏剧,讲述一个男人因嫉妒而伤害妻子的故事

When to Use

📚Academic Writing📝Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

这学期我们英语课要读《奥赛罗》。

《奥赛罗》是一部关于爱情与嫉妒的悲剧。

Full Definition

A tragic play by William Shakespeare about a Moorish general who is manipulated into jealousy by his ensign Iago.

Othello is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, exploring themes of race and betrayal.

Related Words

Word Family:
Othello-likeOthellos