Jest
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British pronunciation/d‍ʒˈɛst/
American pronunciation/ˈdʒɛst/

"jest"的定义和意义

Jest
01

玩笑, 笑话

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
jest definition and meaning
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玩笑, 戏谑

activity characterized by good humor
to jest
01

开玩笑, 说笑

to say something humorous or playful in a lighthearted manner
Intransitive
to jest definition and meaning
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开玩笑, 打趣

to say or do something playfully or without serious intent
Intransitive
to jest definition and meaning

jest

n
example
例子
She has a playful sense of humor, often teasing her friends in good-natured jest.
It's important to jest in good spirits, ensuring that everyone enjoys the humor.
At first, I thought my colleague was joking when he criticized the company's management, but later I realized that many a true word is spoken in jest.
He liked to jest during meetings to lighten the mood and keep things relaxed.
Sarah had learned the hard way that making a joke at a friend's expense could cause lasting damage to the relationship, and so she always kept the saying better lose a jest than a friend in mind when interacting with others.
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