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单词 humour
释义 humour

humour UK (US humor) /ˈhjuː.mər/ aep /-mɚ/

noun [U] (AMUSEMENT)
B1 the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny: » He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny).» I must say I find his schoolboy (= childish) humour rather tiresome.Thesaurus+: ↑Humour and humorous
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Extra Examples:» Then there were his cringe-making attempts at humour.» Even a speech on a serious subject should be leavened with a little humour.» She has a mischievous sense of humour.» His writing is spiked with humour.» Do you like his brand of humour?
verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for humour
F0 to do what someone wants so that they do not become annoyed or upset: » I applied for the job just to humour my parents.Thesaurus+: ↑Calming and relaxing
humour UK, FORMAL (US humor) /ˈhjuː.mər/ aep /-mɚ/ noun [C or U] (MOOD)
C2 the state of your feelings: » You seem in a very good humour today. SYNONYM MOOD(Cf. ↑mood)Thesaurus+: ↑Moods
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