good humor

IPA/ɡˈʊd hjˈuːmə/
IPA/ɡˈʊd hjˈuːmɚ/

good humor — noun

1. a cheerful, friendly mood or attitude, especially when someone stays pleasant in

1.名詞B2
釋義

a cheerful, friendly mood or attitude, especially when someone stays pleasant in a difficult situation

例句

Maya accepted the long delay with good humor.

with good humor

The coach's good humor helped the nervous team relax.

good humor helped

同義詞
  • cheerfulness

    general word for a happy, pleasant manner

  • good mood

    more everyday and usually more temporary

  • amiability

    more formal; stresses a pleasant, easy manner with other people

反義詞

文法句型

with good humor

in good humor

keep your good humor

用法筆記

This spelling is American English. British English usually writes 'good humour'. The phrase often suggests cheerfulness plus patience, not just telling jokes.

常見錯誤

Do not confuse 'good humor' with 'a good sense of humor'. Good humor is a cheerful mood; a sense of humor is the ability to enjoy or make jokes.