punning

• 指制造或使用双关语的行为或做法，通常利用词语的多义或同音来产生幽默效果。

A noun referring to the act or practice of making a humorous play on words, often exploiting multiple meanings or similar sounds for comedic effect.

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1. Humorous wordplayB2informal

   The act of making a joke by using a word that has two meanings, or by using words that sound similar but have different meanings.

   双关

   • His punning during the speech kept the audience laughing.
   • She is known for her clever punning in everyday conversation.
   • The comedian's punning was a highlight of the show.

   同义词paronomasiawordplay

• 动词，指利用词语的双关或多义来制造幽默效果，即“说双关语”或“玩文字游戏”。

A verb used to express the act of making a pun or engaging in wordplay, often for humorous effect.

1. Make a play on wordsB2informal

   To use a word in a way that plays on its multiple meanings or sounds, often for humorous effect.

   双关

   • He loves to pun during conversations, making everyone groan.
   • She punned on the word 'bass' to create a joke about fish and music.
   • The comedian punned relentlessly, keeping the audience laughing.

   同义词equivocatequibble