| 单词 | jest |
| 释义 | jest (dʒest ) Word forms: jests , jesting , jested 1. countable noun A jest is something that you say that is intended to be amusing. [formal] It was a jest rather than a reproach. The men talk as cheerfully as ever; jests are bandied about freely. in jest phrase If you say something in jest, you do not mean it seriously, but want to be amusing. Don't say that, even in jest. It was said in jest. 2. verb If you jest, you tell jokes or say amusing things. [formal] He enjoyed drinking and jesting with his cronies. [VERB + with] 'That's all right,' he jested, 'if he takes a banjo with him they'll think he's one of the band!' [VERB with quote] Synonyms: joke, kid [informal], mock, tease Quotations: a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancyHamlet Many a truth lie in jest Translations: Chinese: 玩笑话 Japanese: 冗談 |
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