单词 | fun |
释义 | fun (fʌn ) 1. uncountable noun A1 You refer to an activity or situation as fun if you think it is pleasant and enjoyable and it causes you to feel happy. This year promises to be terrifically good fun. It was such a success and we had so much fun doing it. It could be fun to watch them. You still have time to join in the fun. Synonyms: amusement, sport, treat, pleasure 2. uncountable noun A1 If you say that someone is fun, you mean that you enjoy being with them because they say and do interesting or amusing things. [approval] Liz was wonderful fun to be with. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A2 If you describe something as a fun thing, you mean that you think it is enjoyable. If you describe someone as a fun person, you mean that you enjoy being with them. [informal] It was a fun evening. What a fun person he is! 4. figure of fun phrase [figure inflects] If you describe someone as a figure of fun, you mean that people think they are ridiculous. The man has become an unlikely figure of fun. 5. for fun phrase B1+ If you do something for fun or for the fun of it, you do it in order to enjoy yourself rather than because it is important or necessary. I took my M. A. just for fun really. He had just come for the fun of it. 6. fun and games phrase You can refer to playful behaviour as fun and games, especially if you disapprove of it because you think it is irresponsible. [informal, disapproval] Police suspected that the boys, whose fun and games hurt a lot of people, were on drugs. Synonyms: horseplay, clowning, romping, pranks 7. in fun phrase If you do something in fun, you do it as a joke or for amusement, without intending to cause any harm. Don't say such things, even in fun. 8. make fun of phrase B2 If you make fun of someone or something or poke fun at them, you laugh at them, tease them, or make jokes about them in a way that causes them to seem ridiculous. Don't make fun of me. She poked fun at people's shortcomings. Quotations: People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of ParliamentUncommon Law Collocations: a lot of fun All the above are rear-wheel drive and a lot of fun. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The loved-up pair seemed to be having a hole lot of fun as they enjoyed pitch and putt. The Sun (2008) We both dressed up in lederhosen and yodelled, it was a lot of fun. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It was a lot of fun, like pretending to be classical composers rather than just a rock band. The Sun (2010) It was a fun experiment and it that was just the start. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can also have fun experimenting with different textures. Times, Sunday Times Every single method will mean the fish tastes slightly different, and there's no right and wrong way to go, so just mix things up and have fun experimenting. The Sun Yes, it's a bit self-conscious, but great fun if you enter into the spirit of it. Times, Sunday Times (2013) They had great fun problem-solving as they tried to turn their original space-suit designs into something that they could actually build. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Our instructors were excellent, making the canoeing great fun. Times, Sunday Times (2017) This is a notorious contradiction of natural history and it is great fun to drop into conversation as a mind-boggler. Times, Sunday Times (2011) My house is chaotic but it's great fun. The Sun (2014) These fools think it is harmless fun. The Sun (2008) It is just a bit of harmless fun. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The photos might seem like harmless fun but it shows how accepted that is. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It was a kick in the teeth for me but he insists it was harmless fun. The Sun (2009) Inject fun into your wardrobe with quirky prints and bright slogans that'll put a face. The Sun Yes, such forays felt self-indulgent, but the seasoned performer rarely forgot to inject fun. Times, Sunday Times Both of you should look at how to carve out time together and inject fun into your life and passion into your relationship. The Sun It really suits her skin tone and dark hair, plus it screams summer and injects fun into her wardrobe. The Sun You can turn a chore into a pleasure by injecting fun into proceedings. The Sun Why not pop over and join the fun? Times, Sunday Times You can also join the fun by collecting tokens. Times, Sunday Times While many stars are happy to join the fun when on the red carpet, they are reluctant to allow the intrusion in their day-to-day lives. Times,Sunday Times And here's your chance to join the fun and scoop 1,000 by midnight tonight. The Sun And it's never too late to join the fun. The Sun There was a cheerful atmosphere of holiday and outdoor fun. Times, Sunday Times Dress for outdoor fun; adults can stay if they wish. Times, Sunday Times There's plenty of outdoor fun to be had in the park and surrounding area with walking, quad biking and mountain biking all easily accessible. The Sun If you both love outdoor fun, buy a two-person tent that you can put up whenever and wherever the mood takes you. The Sun Build some relaxation into your routine and find the right mix of all-out sport and laidback outdoor fun. The Sun Recycled crafting, interactive songs, literacy and numeracy elements make this community day the perfect blend of learning and just plain fun. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But who couldn't warm to one so charming, down-to-earth and plain fun? The Sun Often, the truth was painful; just as often, it was liberating, transcendent and just plain fun. Times, Sunday Times Moving with ease between fiddle and accordion, his natural playfulness on stage makes him just plain fun to watch. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It consists of contemporary music and projected visual imagery performances described as containing some social and political messages, some emotional and inspirational, and some are just plain fun. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The moon lights your relationships chart and promises plenty of passion mixed with pure fun. The Sun A mix of romance, respect and pure fun makes this a hot month for your love life. The Sun He did them for the pure fun of it. The Times Literary Supplement Pure fun and joy from start to finish. Times, Sunday Times For me, it was pure fun, at first. Times, Sunday Times Nothing, not even their offspring, will ruin the fun. The Sun And the high-speed chases involving police cars trying to ruin your fun add another dimension to the action. Times, Sunday Times So don't ruin the fun by insisting that 'you don't really have to get there two hours before'. Times, Sunday Times He takes out his notebook and makes a few schemes that's sure to ruin the fun for everyone. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When they tried to make up under the covers everyone else ruined their fun - and jumped on top of the bed. The Sun I remember in my twenties the sheer fun of a couple of pints or a bottle of red at lunch. Times, Sunday Times It's not about speed, it's about the sensation of speed; it's about sheer fun. Times, Sunday Times So, what's the point, apart from sheer fun? Times, Sunday Times It's a match for any other supermini but it lacks the involvement and sheer fun of its famous rival. The Sun Remarkably, the message never overshadows the sheer fun. Times, Sunday Times Those early parties sound fun, but what about your flat? Times, Sunday Times Their tours - 'a weird lawless bubble' - sound fun. Times, Sunday Times Catching up on paying bills may not sound fun yet it could lead to a thrilling discovery. The Sun Dealing with unsettling questions about issues you've long regarded as without resolution, or as burdensome or unfair obligations, may not sound fun. Times, Sunday Times It doesn't sound fun — but it will be great. Times, Sunday Times It was pouring on my drive - but it didn't spoil the fun. The Sun So for me, at least, that coffee cup did not spoil the fun. The Sun These can have a brilliant, epic feel about them as you battle over sprawling landscapes, although one rogue player can spoil the fun for everyone. Times, Sunday Times No need to spoil the fun by revealing who chose what, but (the gadgets possibly excepted) it shouldn't be too hard to guess. Times, Sunday Times The result was that we had barely set off when the police arrived to spoil the fun. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 娱乐的, 娱乐 Japanese: 楽しい, 楽しみ |
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