a humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations

the style of writing or acting in this type of play

The play suddenly changes from farce to tragedy. 这出戏突然从闹剧转变成悲剧。

a situation that is very badly organized or unfair

No one had prepared anything so the meeting was a bit of a farce. 谁也没有作任何准备，因此会议有点儿像出闹剧。