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chuckle

UK //ˈtʃʌk.əl//US //ˈtʃʌk.əl//

词源

源自中古英语 'chukken'(模仿笑声的拟声词),可能受到古英语 'ceahhetan'(笑)的影响。

verb

❶ 轻声地笑,通常是因为觉得某事有趣或好笑,但不像大笑那样强烈。

“He chuckled at the joke his friend told.”

(他对朋友讲的笑话轻声笑了笑。)

“She couldn't help but chuckle when she saw the puppy playing.”

(看到小狗玩耍的样子,她忍不住轻声笑了起来。)

同义词:giggle, snicker, chortle

noun

❶ 轻声的笑声,通常是因感到有趣或愉快而发出的声音。

“A soft chuckle escaped her lips.”

(她轻轻笑了一声。)

“His chuckle was warm and friendly.”

(他的笑声温暖而友好。)

同义词:giggle, laugh, snicker

常见短语

chuckle to oneself — 独自轻声笑,通常是因为想到或看到有趣的事情。

“He was chuckling to himself while reading the funny comic.”

(他一边看搞笑的漫画一边独自轻声笑着。)