"squibs" in Chinese (Simplified)
爆竹短评 (引申)爆破特效装置 (影视)
Definition
'Squibs' 指的是小爆竹、影視特效用的小爆破裝置，也可以指非常简短幽默的小文章或评论。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于影视行业（如子弹击中效果）、新闻或文学里的短评。不要与“squid”（鱿鱼）混淆。日常生活中很少用。
Examples
The movie used squibs to create realistic gunshot effects.
电影用**爆竹**制造了逼真的枪击效果。
The author published several short squibs in the magazine.
作者在杂志上发表了几篇简短的**短评**。
Firecrackers and squibs can be dangerous if not handled carefully.
爆竹和**爆竹**如果不小心操作，会很危险。
He’s famous for his witty squibs that make fun of politicians.
他以机智的**短评**讽刺政客而出名。
Sometimes the squibs don't go off during a filming, which ruins the scene.
有时候拍摄时**爆破装置**没有爆炸，导致镜头效果失败。
Her column is just little squibs—quick jokes and comments on daily life.
她的专栏只是些小**短评**——日常生活的笑话和评论。