jest
US /dʒest/
UK /dʒest/
名詞
玩笑, 笑話
a joke or a humorous remark or action
範例:
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His sarcastic jest was met with awkward silence.
他那諷刺的玩笑引來了一陣尷尬的沉默。
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It was said in jest, but it still hurt her feelings.
那只是個玩笑，但仍然傷害了她的感情。
動詞
開玩笑, 說笑
to speak or act in a playful or humorous way
範例:
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He often jests with his colleagues to lighten the mood.
他經常和同事們開玩笑，以活躍氣氛。
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Are you jesting, or are you serious?
你是在開玩笑，還是認真的？