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单词 banter
释义 ban·ter
I. \ˈbantə(r), -aan-\ verb
(bantered ; bantered ; bantering \-ntəriŋ also -n.triŋ\ ; banters)
Etymology: origin unknown
transitive verb
1. : to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
 < the students enjoyed their teacher's bantering them about mistakes >
: act playfully and teasingly with
 < banter the ladies >
2. archaic : to delude or trick especially by way of jest
3. obsolete : ridicule
4. chiefly South & Midland : dare, challenge
 < I'll banter you to a game of checkers >
 < he bantered him for a fight >
5. chiefly South & Midland : to coax into action by argument or haggling : wheedle
 < he'd like to banter you for a horse swap >
intransitive verb
: to tease good-naturedly : speak or act playfully or wittily
 < he bantered and romped with his grandchildren — Time >
II. noun
(-s)
1.
 a. obsolete : absurd or nonsensical language used as ridicule
 b. : good-natured and usually witty and playful teasing
  < the sprightly banter of a tea party >
  : animated joking back and forth
  < banter between husband and wife >
  : playfulness
  < the tragic mood predominates but a considerable infusion of delightful banter relieves it — Arthur Berger >
2. archaic : an instance of good-natured teasing
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