facetious

中文翻译

滑稽的；不严肃的

含义 MEANING

Facetious describes joking or treating a serious subject in a way that is not meant to be taken seriously.

用法与解析 USAGE

Facetious often describes a remark, tone, answer, or attitude. It can be playful, but it may sound inappropriate when the subject is serious.

学习笔记 NOTES

核心理解：facetious 不是单纯的 funny，而是在严肃场合故意用玩笑口吻说话，听起来像认真，实际并不想让人当真。

例句 EXAMPLES

He made a facetious remark about quitting.

▶ 朗读

他拿辞职开了个不严肃的玩笑。

I was being facetious—of course I will help.

▶ 朗读

我只是开玩笑——我当然会帮忙。

Her facetious tone upset the committee.

▶ 朗读

她不严肃的语气让委员会很不舒服。

The headline was meant to be facetious.

▶ 朗读

这个标题本来就是在开玩笑。