chuckle

• 轻声或克制的笑，常表达欢乐、满意或轻微的嘲弄。

A noun referring to a quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement, satisfaction, or mild derision.

1. Quiet laughB1informal

   A quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or mild humor.

   轻声笑

   • She let out a soft chuckle at his joke.
   • He gave a low chuckle when he saw the cartoon.
   • The audience responded with a collective chuckle.

   同义词cacklechortlegiggleguffawsnickertitter

• 指轻声或抑制地笑，常表示觉得有趣或略带讥讽。

A verb used to express a quiet or suppressed laugh, often indicating amusement or mild derision.

1. B1informal

   To laugh quietly or to oneself, often in a soft, suppressed manner.

   轻笑

   • He chuckled at the funny joke.
   • She chuckled softly while reading the comic strip.
   • The audience chuckled at the comedian's witty remark.

   同义词chortlegigglesnickersniggertitter

   反义词bellowhowlroarscreechwail

2. Express amusementB1informal

   To show amusement or mild pleasure through a quiet laugh.

   轻笑

   • She chuckled in delight when she saw the puppy.
   • He chuckled to himself as he remembered the story.
   • They all chuckled at the clever pun.

   同义词giggleguffawsnickertitter