laugh

• 指因欢乐、喜悦或嘲笑而发出的一连串可听见的、通常不由自主的出声动作或声音。

A noun referring to the act or sound of expressing amusement, joy, or derision through a series of audible, often involuntary, vocalizations.

1. Sound of amusementA1formal

   The act or sound of expressing joy, amusement, or happiness.

   笑

   • Her laugh was contagious and filled the room.
   • He let out a loud laugh at the joke.
   • The children's laugh echoed through the playground.

   同义词belly laughcacklechortlechucklegiggleguffawhowlroarsnickertitter

   反义词crysobwailweep

2. Fun or amusing experienceA2informal

   An event or situation that is enjoyable or funny.

   乐事

   • The party was a real laugh from start to finish.
   • Going to the comedy club was a good laugh.
   • We had a good laugh watching that movie.

   同义词blastgigglehootlarkriotscream

   反义词borechoredrag

• 动词，指因感到有趣、快乐而发出笑声，面部和身体也会做出相应动作，可表示开心、欢乐或轻蔑。

A verb used to express the act of making sounds and movements of the face and body that show amusement, joy, or contempt.

1. Express amusementA1formal

   To make sounds and movements of the face and body that show amusement, joy, or happiness.

   笑

   • The children laughed at the clown's funny tricks.
   • She laughed heartily at his joke.
   • He couldn't stop laughing during the comedy show.

   同义词cacklechortlechucklegiggleguffawhowlroarsnicker

   反义词cry

2. Mock or ridiculeB1informal

   To express scorn or derision by laughing at someone or something.

   嘲笑

   • They laughed at his old-fashioned clothes.
   • Don't laugh at her accent; it's not polite.
   • He felt embarrassed when everyone laughed at his mistake.

   同义词deridegibejeerlaugh atmockridiculescoffscornsneertaunt

短语动词变体laugh atlaugh awaylaugh off