| 单词 | quip |
| 释义 | quip (once / 3314 pages) nv A quip — a short, witty comment — can be pleasant, wise, or sarcastic, but usually carries an element of humor. A quip, often taken as a sign of cleverness, is a witty remark that sounds spur-of-the-moment. A successful quip must sound offhand, as though it were an afterthought, even if the speaker has been honing the statement for days. Dorothy Parker was a famous writer known for her quick quips, such as, "The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant — and let the air out of the tires." WORD FAMILYquip: quipped, quipping, quips USAGE EXAMPLESHe quipped that proponents of the “futuristic delirium” of seasteading wanted a “Noah’s Ark to the Wall Street gravy”. The Guardian(Jan 02, 2017) Even when she slightly slipped on the beam, she quipped on Snapchat afterwards: “fall on beam, get bronze.” The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) While it would be foolhardy to say history will repeat itself, I am reminded of the quip that it often rhymes. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) 1n a witty saying Syn|Hyper epigram expression, locution, saying a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations 2n witty remark Syn|Hyper crack, sally, wisecrack comment, input, remark a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 3v make jokes or quips Syn|Hyper gag jest, joke tell a joke; speak humorously |
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