jest
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A jest is something you say that is intended to be amusing. 玩笑[正式]
It was a jest rather than a reproach. 这是个玩笑而非指责。
2. PHRASE If you say something in jest, you do not mean it seriously, but want to be amusing. 当作玩笑话[PHR after v]
Don't say that, even in jest. 别提那事，哪怕是当作玩笑话。
3. V-I If you jest, you tell jokes or say amusing things. 开玩笑[正式]
He enjoyed drinking and jesting with his cronies. 他喜欢与他的死党饮酒说笑。
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jest /dʒɛst/ (jesting,jested,jests)
剑桥词典
- [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
something that is said or done in order to be funny
笑话；滑稽事
His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere . 他的建议不是开玩笑，他完全是认真的。
in jest
intended as a joke and not said seriously
开玩笑地，诙谐地
I only said it in jest - you're obviously not fat . 我那么说是开玩笑——很显然，你不胖。