单词：jested
音标：[dʒestid] ；
v. 说笑话, 开玩笑( jest的过去式和过去分词 )
imp. & p. p. of Jest
jest的用法和样例：
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？
词汇搭配
- in jest开玩笑地
- break a jest说笑话
- standing jest老牌的笑靶儿,经常受...
- Many a true word is spoken in jest.笑语之中吐真言。...
- jest with edge tools玩弄利刃
经典引文
Alexander taking it for a iest would not beleeve it.
出自：T. WashingtonHe..made an oath he would never jest at spirits again.
出自：F. Brooke
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