banter

• 指轻松、俏皮、常带机智的玩笑式交谈或互相打趣。

A noun referring to light, playful, and often witty conversation or teasing remarks exchanged between people.

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1. Light teasing reparteeB2informal

   Playful, friendly, and often witty conversation involving teasing or joking.

   玩笑式的打趣

   • The friends enjoyed a light banter about their weekend plans.
   • His banter with the waitress made everyone laugh.
   • The team's banter during practice kept the mood cheerful.

   同义词badinagechaffjestingjokingpersiflagerailleryreparteeteasingwordplay

   反义词acrimonyanimositydisputeenmityhostility

2. Playful exchangeB2informal

   A form of social interaction where people exchange silly or teasing remarks in a good-natured way.

   玩笑式互相调侃

   • They engaged in silly banter while waiting for the bus.
   • The banter between the siblings was always affectionate.
   • The office banter helped relieve stress during the busy day.

   同义词badinagechaffjestingjokingpersiflagerailleryreparteeribbing

   反义词argumenthostilityquarrel

• 动词，用于描述以轻松、玩笑或机智的方式互相打趣、调侃或开玩笑。

A verb used to describe the act of exchanging playful, teasing, or witty remarks in a light-hearted manner.

1. Light teasing reparteeB2informal

   To engage in playful, good-humored teasing or witty conversation.

   开玩笑

   • They bantered back and forth about their favorite sports teams.
   • She bantered with her colleagues during the coffee break.
   • The friends bantered playfully about each other's cooking skills.

   同义词chaffjestjokejoshkidribtease

2. Be silly or tease one anotherB2informal

   To exchange remarks in a lighthearted, silly, or teasing manner.

   开玩笑

   • The kids bantered with each other while waiting for the bus.
   • He bantered with his brother about who was the better player.
   • They bantered all evening, making everyone laugh.

   同义词chaffjestjokejoshkidrazzribtease