jest
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/dʒest/
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A joke or humorous remark intended to make people laugh.
His jest at the party had everyone in stitches.
他在派对上的笑话让每个人都笑得前仰后合。
To say something in a humorous or joking manner, not meant to be taken seriously.
I wasn't jesting when I said I could finish this in a day.
当我说一天内完成这个时,我不是在开玩笑。