a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter;
"he told a very funny joke" "he knows a million gags" "thanks for the laugh" "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest" "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
activity characterized by good humor
Verb
tell a joke; speak humorously;
"He often jokes even when he appears serious"
act in a funny or teasing way
例句
用作名词(n.)
They made a jest of his ignorance.他们笑话他无知。
He spoke it in a kind of jest, but it was with such an awkward smile.他用一种说笑的口吻说着，但是说时带着那么不自然的微笑。
I said in jest I would marry Jim.我开玩笑说要嫁给吉姆。
It began as a jest and ended as a tragedy.事情以玩笑开始，以悲剧告终。
用作动词(v.)
He is not a man to jest with.他是个不能开玩笑的人。
Do not jest about serious things .对于重要的事情不能当儿戏。
You jest so lightly in a time of crisis?在这时候你还有心情开玩笑？
