laugh
/lɑːf/ · /læf/
CEFR level A1Topic EmotionWord #687 in the learning path
笑；发笑
Definitions
v. To make sounds showing amusement or happiness.
笑；发笑
n. The sound or act of expressing amusement.
笑；笑声
Example
The baby's funny dance made everyone laugh at dinner.
宝宝滑稽的舞蹈让吃晚饭的每个人都笑了。
People who laugh together regularly may develop stronger social bonds and cope better with everyday stress.
经常一起欢笑的人可能建立更牢固的社会联系，并更好地应对日常压力。
Collocations
- laugh out loud
- make someone laugh
- laugh at a joke
- a hearty laugh
Word family
- laughter (n.)
- laughable (adj.)
Synonyms
- chuckle
Antonyms
- cry
Usage tip
laugh at人常指嘲笑；laugh with人指一起笑。
FAQ
- What does laugh mean?
- To make sounds showing amusement or happiness. The sound or act of expressing amusement.
- How is laugh pronounced?
- UK /lɑːf/, US /læf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
