Tìm kiếm
Gag
01
truyện cười, vật cười
a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter
What is a "gag"?
A gag is a type of joke or comedic device designed to provoke laughter. It typically involves a clever or humorous situation, visual trick, or play on words. Gags can appear in various forms, including one-liners, physical comedy, or visual humor, and are often used in stand-up comedy, television shows, and films to entertain audiences. The primary aim of a gag is to deliver a quick and effective punchline that generates a strong reaction from the audience.
Example
The comedian delivered a series of hilarious gags about everyday life, drawing laughter from the crowd.
Her stand-up routine was filled with clever gags and witty observations that kept the audience entertained throughout.
02
cái gag, miếng gag
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
03
sự cấm khẩu, sự hạn chế tự do ngôn luận
a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information
to gag
01
nghẹn, khó thở
to choke or struggle for breath, often as a result of something obstructing the throat
Intransitive
Example
He began to gag on the piece of food that got stuck in his throat.
She started to gag when the dust from the attic filled the air and made it hard to breathe.
02
nôn mửa, khó chịu
to attempt to vomit but be unable to, typically due to an unpleasant taste or smell
Intransitive
Example
The strong odor from the garbage can caused her to gag involuntarily.
The unpleasant taste of the medicine made the child gag when trying to swallow it.
03
nói đùa, kể chuyện hài
to tell a joke, often a humorous or witty remark
Intransitive
Example
The comedian began his set by gagging about the awkwardness of first dates.
He always tries to gag at family dinners, even if his jokes do n't always land.
04
bịt mồm, kiềm chế tự do ngôn luận
to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject
Transitive: to gag a person or their freedom of speech
Example
The government attempted to gag the press
The new law was seen as an attempt to gag the opposition, silencing any criticism.
05
nghẹn thở, gây khó chịu cho miệng
to cause someone to choke, gag, or retch
Transitive: to gag sb
Example
The strong taste of the medicine nearly gagged her, but she swallowed it anyway.
The rotten smell of the fish gagged him as soon as he opened the refrigerator.
06
cấm nói, bịt miệng
to prevent someone from speaking by putting a restraint into their mouth
Transitive: to gag sb
Example
The police threatened to gag him if he continued speaking out during the investigation.
The kidnappers gagged their captive to keep them from alerting anyone to their presence.
