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giggle

/ˈɡɪɡəl/

CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5005 in the learning path

咯咯地笑

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Definitions

v. laugh in a light, often nervous or silly way

咯咯地笑

n. a light laugh caused by amusement or nervousness

咯咯的笑声

Example

The children giggled when the puppy chased its tail.

小狗追着自己的尾巴转,孩子们咯咯地笑了起来。

Young learners may giggle during unfamiliar activities, but this reaction does not necessarily indicate a lack of interest.

年幼的学习者进行不熟悉的活动时可能会咯咯笑,但这种反应不一定表明他们缺乏兴趣。

Collocations

  • giggle at a joke
  • nervous giggle
  • suppress a giggle

Word family

  • giggly (adj.)

Synonyms

  • laugh

Usage tip

强调轻轻咯咯笑,可因好玩或紧张;笑某事用at。

FAQ

What does giggle mean?
laugh in a light, often nervous or silly way a light laugh caused by amusement or nervousness
How is giggle pronounced?
UK /ˈɡɪɡəl/, US /ˈɡɪɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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