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humour

释义

humour

noun uncountable

UK /ˈhjuːmə(r)/

1
the quality that makes a situation or entertainment funny
a novel full of humour
not see the humour in something (=not think something is funny):
They laughed at things she didn’t see the humour in.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being funny and funny situations
humour
irony
wit
1. 1a
  something said or done that is funny
  He made a hopeless attempt at humour.
  Synonyms and related words
  The quality of being funny and funny situations
  humour
  irony
  wit
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with humour
▪ black, dry, gentle, grim, morbid, sardonic, tongue-in-cheek, wry
2
the ability to know when something is funny, and to laugh at funny situations
His colleagues remember him for his humour and loyalty.
sense of humour:
Sally is a friendly person with a great sense of humour.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being funny and funny situations
humour
irony
wit
3
formalsomeone’s mood
Fred’s comments did nothing to improve Jo’s humour.
in (a) good/bad humour:
He laughed again, obviously in a good humour.
Synonyms and related words
General words for moods and emotions
mood
emotion
feelings

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humour

US /ˈhjumər/

the British spelling of humor

Synonyms and related words

The quality of being funny and funny situations

humor

irony

wit

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humour

verb transitive

UK /ˈhjuːmə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	humour
he/she/it	humours
present participle	humouring
past tense	humoured
past participle	humoured

1
to do what someone wants, or to pretend to agree with them so that they do not become angry or upset
Synonyms and related words
To decide or agree to do something
agree
undertake
accept

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