jester
/ˈdʒestə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [dʒˈɛstɚ] /ˈdʒestər/ (ame, ipa) · [dʒˈɛstɚ] /ˈje-stər How to pronounce jester (audio)/ (ame, mw)
jester — 名詞
- jestersingular
- jestersplural
1. a man in a royal court in earlier times whose role was to amuse the king, queen,
宮廷丑角
古代宮廷裡逗君主取樂的人
a man in a royal court in earlier times whose role was to amuse the king, queen, and guests with jokes, songs, or comic tricks.
The court jester made the queen laugh by copying the proud captain's walk.
那名宮廷丑角模仿神氣隊長的走路樣子，把王后逗笑了。
collocation: court jester
During the winter feast, the jester sang rude songs for the tired guests.
冬宴期間，那名宮廷丑角替疲倦的賓客唱了幾首粗俗的歌。
historical scene: entertain guests at court
After supper, the king tossed the jester a coin for his clever joke.
晚餐後，國王因那個機靈笑話賞了宮廷丑角一枚硬幣。
In the castle painting, a jester wearing bells stands beside the throne.
那幅城堡畫裡，一名身上掛著鈴鐺的宮廷丑角站在王座旁邊。
Visitors crowded into the hall to watch the jester juggle oranges before dinner.
晚餐前，訪客擠進大廳看那名宮廷丑角拋接柳橙。
- court fool
very close historical term, often used in writing about kings and queens
- clown
a modern performer, not one tied to a royal court
- comedian
a broad modern term for someone who performs jokes
文法句型
a jester at court
the court jester
用法筆記
This word is mainly used for entertainers in royal courts from earlier times, especially in history, stories, or costume descriptions. For a modern comic performer, 'clown' or 'comedian' is usually more natural.