zany

• 形容行为、风格或人古怪滑稽、离奇有趣，常带有夸张胡闹、令人发笑的意味。

Describes someone or something that is amusingly unconventional, eccentric, or silly in a playful way.

1. Amusingly unconventionalB2informal

   Characterized by comical or ludicrous behavior; silly in an entertaining way.

   滑稽古怪

   • The comedian's zany antics had the audience in stitches.
   • She wore a zany hat with feathers and bells.
   • His zany sense of humor is not for everyone.

   同义词clownishcomicaleccentricscrewballwackywhimsical

   反义词graveserioussobersolemnstaid

2. Clownish or absurdB2informal

   Resembling a clown in behavior; marked by absurd or ridiculous actions.

   滑稽可笑或荒唐

   • The party had a zany theme with costumes and games.
   • He made a zany face to make the children laugh.
   • The movie is full of zany characters and slapstick comedy.

   同义词absurdanticbuffoonishclownishcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousmadcapridiculoussillywhimsical

   反义词dignifiedgravesensibleserioussolemnsomber

• 名词，指滑稽可笑或愚蠢的人；历史上指旧式喜剧中模仿他人以制造荒诞效果的小丑，也泛指愚笨无能的人。

A noun referring to a comical or foolish person, historically a buffoon in old comedies who imitates others for ludicrous effect, or more generally a stupid incompetent fool.

1. Comic performerC1formal

   A clown or buffoon in old comedies who mimics others for humorous effect.

   小丑

   • The zany entertained the audience with his exaggerated imitations.
   • In the play, the zany copied the main character's gestures perfectly.
   • The court jester acted as a zany, mocking the nobles.

   同义词buffoonclowncomedianfoolharlequinjester

2. Foolish personC1informal

   A man who is considered stupid or incompetent.

   傻瓜

   • He's a complete zany who can't even follow simple instructions.
   • Don't listen to that zany; he doesn't know what he's talking about.
   • The boss called him a zany after he messed up the project.

   同义词blockheadbuffoonclowndoltduncefoolidiotjesternincompoopsimpleton

   反义词geniusintellectualsage