1 humor (US) noun
or British humour /ˈhjuːmɚ/ or British humour /ˈhjuːmɚ/ Learner's definition of HUMOR
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a : a funny or amusing quality幽默 -
He didn't appreciate the humor of the situation.他沒有領會到這個情景的幽默之處。
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Someday, you'll see the humor in this.有一天,你會發現這事的幽默之處。
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Everyone likes the gentle humor of his stories of family life.每個人都喜歡他家庭生活故事中的這種小幽默。
b : jokes, funny stories, etc., of a particular kind(某種)玩笑,幽默的故事 — see also gallows humor 2
[noncount] : the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny幽默感 -
His humor is one of his most attractive qualities.他的幽默感是他最吸引人的品質之一。
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She has a great sense of humor. [=she says funny things and can see the funny side of things]她富於幽默感。
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He has no sense of humor. [=he does not find things amusing]他沒有幽默感。
— humorless
(US) or British humourless /ˈhjuːmɚləs/ adjective [more humorless; most humorless] 2 humor (US) verb
or British humour /ˈhjumɚ/
humors; humored; humoring
or British humour /ˈhjumɚ/
humors; humored; humoring
Learner's definition of HUMOR
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: to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted遷就;迎合 -
The only way to get along with him is to humor him.與他和睦相處的唯一方法就是遷就他。
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I know you don't agree, but just humor me. [=listen to me]我知道你不贊同,但還是遷就一下我吧。