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giggle

UK //ˈɡɪɡ.əl//US //ˈɡɪɡ.əl//

词源

源自16世纪中古英语 giglen,可能是拟声词,模仿咯咯笑的声音。

verb

❶ 发出轻快的笑声,通常是因为觉得有趣或尴尬而忍不住笑出声,声音较轻且断断续续。

“The children giggled when the clown made funny faces.”

(小丑做鬼脸时,孩子们咯咯笑了起来。)

“She couldn't help but giggle at his silly joke.”

(听到他愚蠢的笑话,她忍不住咯咯笑了。)

同义词:chuckle, titter, snicker

noun

❶ 指轻快的笑声,通常是短促、欢快的声音,常因有趣或紧张的情绪引发。

“Her infectious giggle brightened the room.”

(她富有感染力的笑声让房间明亮起来。)

“A little giggle escaped from her lips.”

(一声轻笑从她唇间溜出。)

同义词:laughter, chuckle, titter

常见短语

giggle fit — 指无法控制地连续发笑的状态,通常因为觉得特别有趣或处于紧张情绪中。

“The girls had a giggle fit during the serious meeting.”

(在严肃的会议中,女孩们突然笑个不停。)