humour
noun UK (US humor) uk/ˈhjuː.mər/ us/ˈhjuː.mɚ/
(AMUSEMENT)
B1 [ U ]幽默，滑稽
the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny
He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny). 他很有幽默感。
I must say I find his schoolboy (= childish) humour rather tiresome. 我得说他那种幼稚的滑稽很令人厌烦。
- More examples
- Then there were his cringe-making attempts at humour.
- Even a speech on a serious subject should be leavened with a little humour.
- She has a mischievous sense of humour.
- His writing is spiked with humour.
- Do you like his brand of humour?
(MOOD)
C2 [ C or U ] formal心情，情绪，精神状态
the state of your feelings
You seem in a very good humour today. 你今天看起来心情很好。
Synonym: mood
humour
verb [ T ] UK (US humor) uk/ˈhjuː.mər/ us/ˈhjuː.mɚ/
迁就，迎合
to do what someone wants so that they do not become annoyed or upset
I applied for the job just to humour my parents. 我申请那份工作只是在顺从我父母的意愿。