ribbing

• 指物体上的肋状结构或肋骨状骨架，也指善意地取笑、打趣某人。

A noun referring to a framework of ribs or the act of teasing someone playfully.

1. Framework of ribsB2formaltechnical

   A structure or framework made of ribs, such as in an umbrella, boat, or building.

   肋骨架

   • The umbrella's ribbing was made of lightweight metal.
   • The boat's ribbing provided structural support to the hull.
   • The architect designed a ribbing of steel beams for the dome.

   同义词frameframework

2. Playful teasingB2informal

   The act of teasing or making fun of someone in a friendly or mildly annoying way.

   善意的调侃

   • He took the ribbing from his friends about his new haircut in good spirits.
   • The team gave him some good-natured ribbing after he missed the goal.
   • She endured the ribbing from her siblings about her cooking.

   同义词banterleg-pullingteasing

• 动词，指以善意的方式取笑、戏弄或开玩笑地嘲弄某人。

A verb meaning to tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.

1. Tease playfullyB2informal

   To make friendly, joking remarks about someone; to tease.

   开玩笑

   • His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.
   • She ribbed her brother for being late again.
   • They ribbed each other good-naturedly after the game.

   同义词banterchaffjoshkidmockragtease