laughter

/ˈlɑːftə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlæftər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlaf-tər ˈläf-/ (ame, mw)

laughter — noun

1. the sounds and movements that people make with their mouth and face when they fi

1.名詞A2
釋義

the sounds and movements that people make with their mouth and face when they find something funny, hear a good joke, or are very happy

例句

Laughter echoed through the hallway as Jabari told one silly joke after another.

uncountable noun as subject — laughter echoed

The sound of Nkechi's laughter always made her little sister smile too.

possessive structure: [name]'s laughter

同義詞
  • giggling

    lighter, higher-pitched laughter, often from children or embarrassment

  • chuckling

    quieter laughter, often to oneself; less intense than laughter

  • guffawing

    loud, unrestrained, booming laughter; more informal and emphatic

反義詞
  • crying

    the opposite emotional response

  • silence

    complete absence of sound, including laughter

文法句型

[possessive] + laughter

adjective + laughter

there was + laughter

用法筆記

Laughter is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural. To refer to a single occurrence, use the countable noun 'laugh' (e.g., 'She gave a loud laugh').

常見錯誤

❌I heard laughters from the next room.
✅I heard laughter from the next room.
💡Laughter does not have a plural form.
❌She let out a loud laughter.
✅She let out a loud laugh.
💡Use the countable noun 'laugh' for one instance.