英语词汇“esprit de l'escalier”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

esprit de l'escalier

/ɛˌspriː də lɛˈskaljeɪ

/ /ɛspʀi də lɛskalje/

noun [mass noun]

Used to refer to the fact that a witty remark or retort often comes to mind after the opportunity to make it has passed.I am frequently afflicted with esprit de l'escalier....

Now if I'd managed to say all that off the cuff then I would be a genius comedian, but as it was I had to make do with experiencing esprit de l'escalier on the way home.

Origin

French, literally 'wit of the staircase' (i.e. a witty remark coming to mind on the stairs leading away from a gathering).

单词	esprit de l'escalier
释义	esprit de l'escalier /ɛˌspriː də lɛˈskaljeɪ / /ɛspʀi də lɛskalje/ noun [mass noun] Used to refer to the fact that a witty remark or retort often comes to mind after the opportunity to make it has passed.I am frequently afflicted with esprit de l'escalier.... Now if I'd managed to say all that off the cuff then I would be a genius comedian, but as it was I had to make do with experiencing esprit de l'escalier on the way home. Origin French, literally 'wit of the staircase' (i.e. a witty remark coming to mind on the stairs leading away from a gathering).
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