jest
US /dʒest/
UK /dʒest/
名词
玩笑, 笑话
a joke or a humorous remark or action
示例:
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His sarcastic jest was met with awkward silence.
他那讽刺的玩笑引来了一阵尴尬的沉默。
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It was said in jest, but it still hurt her feelings.
那只是个玩笑，但仍然伤害了她的感情。
动词
开玩笑, 说笑
to speak or act in a playful or humorous way
示例:
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He often jests with his colleagues to lighten the mood.
他经常和同事们开玩笑，以活跃气氛。
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Are you jesting, or are you serious?
你是在开玩笑，还是认真的？