"jape" in Chinese (Simplified)

玩笑恶作剧

Definition

“Jape” 指恶作剧或玩笑，通常是为了取乐或戏弄他人而做的轻松行为。

“Jape” 属于书面语或文学用语，在现代口语中极少使用。侧重于机智、带有一点揶揄性质的玩笑。常见短语有 'play a jape'。

He played a jape on his friend during lunch.

他在午餐时跟朋友开了个**玩笑**。

The story was filled with clever japes.

故事里充满了聪明的**玩笑**。

I didn't understand the jape at first.

我一开始没明白这个**玩笑**。

That was just a harmless jape, don't take it seriously.

这只是个无害的**玩笑**，别当真。

"Ignore his latest jape," she said, rolling her eyes.

“别理他最近的**玩笑**了，”她翻了个白眼说。

His japes are legendary at office parties.

他的**玩笑**在公司聚会上非常有名。