clowning

• 名词，指与愚蠢、嬉闹或夸张行为有关的举动，常为了逗乐他人；也指滑稽的事件或一连串事件。

A noun referring to the act of behaving in a silly, playful, or exaggerated manner, often to amuse others, or to a comic incident or series of incidents.

1. Acting like a clownB1informal

   The act of behaving in a silly, playful, or exaggerated manner to amuse others.

   装傻充愣

   • His constant clowning in class distracted everyone.
   • The comedian's clowning had the audience in stitches.
   • Stop your clowning and focus on the task at hand.

   同义词buffooneryhorseplaysillinesstomfoolery

2. Comic incidentB2informal

   A series of humorous or absurd events, often involving physical comedy or mishaps.

   滑稽场面

   • The movie was full of slapstick clowning and funny chases.
   • Their clowning during the game made everyone laugh.
   • The party turned into a night of harmless clowning and jokes.

   同义词buffooneryhorseplayslapsticktomfoolery

• 动词，指像小丑一样行事，表现得愚蠢或滑稽，常为了逗乐他人。

A verb meaning to act in a silly or playful manner, often to amuse others.

1. Act foolishlyA2informal

   To behave in a silly, playful, or exaggerated manner to amuse others.

   装傻

   • He clowned around at the party to make everyone laugh.
   • The children clowned for the camera during the family gathering.
   • She clowned in the classroom, distracting her classmates.

   同义词act upcavortfool aroundhorse aroundjestlarkmess aroundmonkey around

   反义词behaveserious

2. Perform as a clownB1formal

   To perform the role of a clown, typically in a circus or comedy setting.

   扮演小丑

   • He clowned professionally at the circus for ten years.
   • She clowned at children's birthday parties as a side job.
   • The actor clowned in the play, wearing a colorful costume.

短语动词变体clown around