potboiler
(noun)
/ˈpɑːtbɔɪlər/
Giải nghĩa:
A book, movie, or painting created with the aim of making money rather than for artistic value.
A book, movie, or painting created with the aim of making money rather than for artistic value.
Ví dụ:
The novel was just another potboiler to keep the author's name in the public eye.
The novel was just another potboiler to keep the author's name in the public eye.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'potboiler' is used to describe a book, movie or other creative work that is produced quickly and mainly for commercial purposes, rather than for artistic merit or quality. It is often used to describe a work that is formulaic, predictable and lacking in originality, and is intended to appeal to a mass audience. The term 'potboiler' originated from the idea of a cheap, nutritious meal that could be cooked quickly in a large pot, and sold on the street to the working class. In modern times, it is a term commonly used in the publishing and film industries to describe works that are produced with an eye towards profitability rather than artistic merit. So, if you hear someone saying that a book or movie is a 'potboiler', they are likely implying that it is mediocre and geared towards mass appeal rather than quality.
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