use the past [ancient things] to satirize the present; deride [caricature] the contemporary by quoting from history; make use of the ancient to satirize the present; use ancient history to slander modern times; use the past to disparage [condemn] the present; write about the past to express one's criticisms of the present
Example Sentences:
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Variety lauded " the magnetic presence of actor liu yung , who makes an impressive and arresting portrayal of emperor chien " in this delightful , laugh a . . 借乾隆皇下江南一段历史揉合民间野史，创造了银幕上乾隆皇帝儒雅风流的一代贤君形像，借古讽今，穿插. .
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Variety lauded " the magnetic presence of actor liu yung , who makes an impressive and arresting portrayal of emperor chien " in this delightful , laugh and adventure filled swashbuckler , which won the 1979 best adapted screenplay award 借乾隆皇下江南一段历史揉合民间野史，创造了银幕上乾隆皇帝儒雅风流的一代贤君形像，借古讽今，穿插乾隆和刘墉之间的君臣斗智，机智幽默，刘墉妙计激扬州一怪郑板桥出手献画，桥段一绝。
