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laughter

UK //ˈlɑːftə(r)//US //ˈlæftər//

词源

源自中古英语 laughter,与古英语 hleahtor 同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *hlahtraz,与"laugh"(笑)动词同根。

noun

❶ 因感到有趣或快乐而发出的声音,通常表现为连续的笑声,是表达愉悦情绪的自然反应。

“The room was filled with laughter when he told the joke.”

(他讲笑话时,房间里充满了笑声。)

“Her contagious laughter made everyone smile.”

(她富有感染力的笑声让每个人都露出了笑容。)

同义词:giggling, chuckling, mirth

常见短语

burst into laughter — 突然大笑起来,形容因某事突然感到非常有趣而控制不住地笑出声。

“When she saw the puppy wearing sunglasses, she burst into laughter.”

(当她看到小狗戴着太阳镜时,突然大笑起来。)

laughter is the best medicine — 谚语,指笑声能缓解压力、促进健康,强调保持愉快心情的重要性。

“After a stressful day, watching a funny movie reminded her that laughter is the best medicine.”

(紧张的一天结束后,看部搞笑电影让她想起"笑是最好的良药"。)