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
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。
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