sally
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/ˈsæli/
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/ˈsæli/
A funny or witty remark made to entertain or amuse someone.
After his sally about the food, everyone at the table burst out laughing.
他关于食物的俏皮话让桌上的每个人都笑了起来。
A sudden and unexpected attack or action.
The soldiers prepared for the enemy's sally at dawn.
士兵们准备迎接敌人在黎明时分的突击。