humour
/ˈhjuːmə/ · /ˈhjuːmər/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2370 in the learning path
幽默；幽默感
Definitions
n. The quality of being funny or the ability to appreciate funniness.
幽默；幽默感
n. A person's mood or state of mind.
心情；情绪
v. To agree with someone's wishes to keep them happy.
迁就；顺着
Example
Her gentle humour made everyone at dinner feel relaxed.
她温和的幽默让晚餐时的每个人都放松了下来。
Teachers can use humour to reduce classroom anxiety and encourage students to participate more confidently.
教师可以利用幽默缓解课堂焦虑，鼓励学生更自信地参与。
Collocations
- a sense of humour
- good humour
- dry humour
- humour someone
Word family
- humorous (adj.)
- humorously (adv.)
- humourless (adj.)
Usage tip
英式拼写humour，美式humor；作动词表示迁就。
FAQ
- What does humour mean?
- The quality of being funny or the ability to appreciate funniness. A person's mood or state of mind. To agree with someone's wishes to keep them happy.
- How is humour pronounced?
- UK /ˈhjuːmə/, US /ˈhjuːmər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
