pleasantry
n. 幽默;开玩笑
复数 pleasantries
例句
I seem to be in evil case—and all for an innocent and thoughtless pleasantry.
我似乎陷入了不幸的境地——而这一切都是出于一种天真而轻率的玩笑。
I said: "Any other time you would have laughed at my little pleasantry."
我说:“其他任何时候你都可以笑我无聊。”
Elizabeth tried to join in her father's pleasantry, but could only force one most reluctant smile.
伊丽莎白尽量凑着父亲打趣,可是她的笑容显得极其勉强。 父亲的俏皮幽默,从来没有象今天这样不讨她喜欢。