"in jest" 怎么发音
expression
in JEST
in JEST
释义
If you say something "in jest," you are not being serious; you are joking or making a playful remark.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛst
英式英语
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛst
简化发音
美式
in JEST
英式
in JEST
语境中听
I hope you know I said that in jest.
She made the comment in jest, not to hurt anyone.
Don't take what he said seriously; it was all in jest.
You can't be mad! I said it in jest, not to tease you.