chortle

chortle — 動詞

IPA/ˈtʃɔː.təl/
KK[tʃˈɔrtəl]IPA/ˈtʃɔːr.t̬əl/
  • chortlepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • chortles3rd person singular
  • chortling-ing form
  • chortledpast simple

1. to laugh in a pleased, bubbling way because something makes you feel amused and

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

得意地笑

因覺得好笑又稱心而咯咯笑

to laugh in a pleased, bubbling way because something makes you feel amused and satisfied at the same time

例句

Vikram chortled when his final dart landed in the center.

Vikram 的最後一支飛鏢正中紅心時，他得意地笑了起來。

chortle when a result brings amused satisfaction

Mira chortled over the mayor's clumsy joke during lunch.

Mira 在午餐時聽到市長笨拙的笑話，忍不住得意地笑。

pattern: chortle over something amusing

常見搭配
  • chortle with delight
  • chortle at the punch line
  • chortle over the result
  • chortle softly
同義詞
  • chuckle

    usually quieter and less triumphant than chortle

  • guffaw

    much louder and less controlled than chortle

  • snicker

    often carries mockery, while chortle is more warmly delighted

文法句型

chortle with delight

chortle at a joke

chortle over something

用法筆記

Often suggests a richer, more satisfied sound than laugh or chuckle. It commonly appears when someone enjoys a joke, a small success, or another person's silly mistake.

常見錯誤

The audience chortled politely during the memorial service.
The audience laughed politely during the memorial service.
chortle sounds openly amused and does not fit respectful, restrained situations.
The baby chortled from pain after falling off the chair.
The baby cried from pain after falling off the chair.
chortle describes amused pleasure, not laughter caused by pain.

chortle — 名詞

IPA/ˈtʃɔːtl/
KK[tʃˈɔrtəl]IPA/ˈtʃɔːrtl/