laughter
/ˈlɑːftə/ · /ˈlæftər/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2805 in the learning path
笑；笑声
Definitions
n. The sound or action of laughing
笑；笑声
Example
Laughter filled the kitchen when the puppy sneezed.
小狗一打喷嚏，厨房里便充满了笑声。
Shared laughter can strengthen social bonds and help people manage stress in demanding work environments.
一起欢笑可以增进人际联系，帮助人们应对高压工作环境中的压力。
Collocations
- burst into laughter
- roar with laughter
- a burst of laughter
- infectious laughter
Word family
- laugh (v.)
- laughing (adj.)
- laughable (adj.)
Usage tip
laughter不可数；表示“一阵笑声”用a burst of laughter。
FAQ
- What does laughter mean?
- The sound or action of laughing
- How is laughter pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɑːftə/, US /ˈlæftər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
