humor
humor — 名詞
1. the word 'humour' as it is spelled in American English, with no letter 'u' after
美式拼寫
humour 的美式拼寫方式
the word 'humour' as it is spelled in American English, with no letter 'u' after the 'o'
Christopher writes 'humor' without the letter u because he learned American English.
Christopher 學的是美式英語，所以他把 humour 拼成 humor。
US spelling variant: humor vs humour
The editor changed every 'humour' to 'humor' for the book's US edition.
編輯把書中的 humour 全部改成 humor，以符合美國版本的用法。
Jiwoo's essay used 'humor' correctly for her American literature class.
Jiwoo 在美國文學課的作業中正確使用了 humor 這個拼法。
Both 'humour' and 'humor' appear in this dictionary under the same entry.
這本字典在同一個詞條下同時收錄 humour 和 humor 兩種拼法。
用法筆記
This is not a separate meaning — the entry simply uses the US spelling. British English spells the same word 'humour.'
2. the ability of a situation, story, or person to make people laugh or feel amused
幽默
讓人發笑的有趣特質
the ability of a situation, story, or person to make people laugh or feel amused
The comedian's dry humor kept the audience laughing for over two hours.
那位喜劇演員的冷面幽默讓觀眾笑了兩個多小時。
collocation: dry humor / dark humor / black humor
Liam saw the humor in his little brother's failed attempt to bake a cake.
Liam 從弟弟烤蛋糕失敗的經驗中看出了幽默。
There is a gentle humor in the way Grandmother describes her childhood memories.
奶奶描述童年往事的方式帶著一股溫和的幽默。
The cartoon's humor comes from showing mice outsmarting the household cat.
這部卡通的幽默來自老鼠戲弄家貓的情節。
Allison's joke fell flat because it contained no humor that anyone could find.
Allison 的笑話沒人覺得好笑，因為其中沒有任何幽默可言。
- seriousness
the absence of any funny quality
- gravity
a solemn quality that is the opposite of humor
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you cannot say 'a humor' or 'many humors' when referring to funny quality.
常見錯誤
3. a person's natural ability to notice, understand, and enjoy what is funny, or to
幽默感
感受與表達趣味的能力
a person's natural ability to notice, understand, and enjoy what is funny, or to make others laugh
Faisal has a wonderful sense of humor and can cheer up anyone.
Faisal 很有幽默感，總能讓大家開心起來。
phrase: have a [adjective] sense of humor
A good sense of humor helps people get through difficult moments at work.
良好的幽默感有助於人們度過工作上的困難時刻。
Élise's sense of humor allows her to laugh even at her own mistakes.
Élise 的幽默感讓她連自己犯錯時也能一笑置之。
People with a sharp sense of humor notice funny things in everyday life.
幽默感敏銳的人往往能在日常生活中發現有趣的事物。
Dario was hurt when nobody understood his particular sense of humor.
Dario 因為沒人理解他特有的幽默感而感到難過。
- wit
focuses on the ability to make quick, clever remarks rather than just find things funny
- seriousness
a personality trait opposite to finding things funny
文法句型
often used in the phrase 'sense of humor'
用法筆記
Nearly always used in the phrase 'sense of humor.' You can describe it as 'good,' 'dry,' 'dark,' 'wicked,' 'childish,' etc.
常見錯誤
4. the way a person's feelings shift and affect their actions or reactions from one
心情
當下的情緒狀態
the way a person's feelings shift and affect their actions or reactions from one moment to the next
The old gentleman was in a generous humor after winning the chess match.
那位老先生贏了西洋棋賽後心情很好。
phrase: in [adjective] humor
Romi was in bad humor after missing her early flight, so her colleagues stayed out of her way.
Romi 因為錯過了早班飛機而心情很糟，同事們都盡量不擋她的路。
phrase: in [adjective] humor — temporary mood
Eliska found her father in a forgiving humor after she apologized sincerely.
Eliska 道歉之後，發現父親的心情已經好轉。
When in a cheerful humor, Grandfather hums old folk songs while gardening.
祖父心情好的時候，會一邊整理花園一邊哼著老歌。
The teacher was in no humor to accept excuses for the missing assignment.
老師完全沒有心情接受任何關於沒交作業的藉口。
- mood
more common in everyday English; less formal than humor
- temper
often refers to a person's tendency to become angry
- disposition
describes a person's general, lasting character rather than a temporary state
文法句型
in [adjective] humor
in no humor to + infinitive
用法筆記
More formal or literary than 'mood.' Frequently appears in fixed phrases such as 'in good humor,' 'in bad humor,' or 'in no humor to do something.'
常見錯誤
5. in old medical beliefs, each of the substances inside a person — blood, phlegm,
體液
古代認為影響健康的四種液體之一
in old medical beliefs, each of the substances inside a person — blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile — that were supposed to decide health and character
Ancient doctors thought an imbalance of the humors caused all kinds of illnesses.
古代醫生認為體液失調是各種疾病的原因。
historical: the four humors theory
Medieval texts describe four humors: blood, phlegm, and two kinds of bile.
中世紀著作記載了四種體液：血液、痰液，以及兩種膽汁。
In old medical theory, too much phlegm made a person calm and lazy.
根據古老的醫學理論，痰液過多會使人冷靜而懶散。
The idea of the four humors shaped European medicine for many centuries.
四種體液的理論影響了歐洲醫學好幾個世紀。
Scholars now study the humors as part of the history of medical science.
如今學者把四種體液視為醫學史的一部分來研究。
用法筆記
This is a historical meaning. Outside of academic discussions of ancient or medieval medicine, the word is almost never used in this sense today. The term 'humors' in modern English usually refers back to this historical theory.
humor — 動詞
1. to do what someone wants or pretend to agree with them, in order to keep them ca
遷就
為安撫而順應他人意願
to do what someone wants or pretend to agree with them, in order to keep them calm, happy, or satisfied without arguing
The nurse humored the frightened child by letting her hold the teddy bear.
護士順著受驚孩子的心意，讓她抱著那隻泰迪熊。
transitive: humor + [person]
Ignacio humored his grandmother's wish to tell the same old story yet again.
Ignacio 遷就外婆的要求，讓她把那則老故事又講了一遍。
Rather than start an argument, Tanvi humored her colleague's unusual plan.
Tanvi 不想爭論，所以就順著同事那個不尋常的計畫。
The crying toddler was humored when her father performed a silly puppet show.
哭鬧的幼兒被爸爸表演的滑稽布偶戲給安撫了。
Sometimes you just have to humor a tired child and let them have their way.
有時候你只能順著累壞的孩子，讓他們照自己的意思去做。
- indulge
stronger emphasis on giving someone what they want, often too much
- accommodate
more neutral; focuses on adjusting to someone's needs
- appease
focuses on calming someone who is angry or upset
文法句型
humor + [person]
humor + [person] + by + -ing
用法筆記
Common when someone is being unreasonable, upset, or insistent and you choose to go along with them rather than resist. Frequently used with children or elderly people.
常見錯誤
2. to change your own behavior, preferences, or habits to fit a new situation or en
調適
調整自我以適應環境
to change your own behavior, preferences, or habits to fit a new situation or environment
The new manager learned to humor the company's old-fashioned and slow decision-making process.
新來的經理學會了適應公司那套老派又慢吞吞的決策方式。
transitive: humor + [situation/environment]
When Mert moved to the remote island, he had to humor the limited supply of fresh vegetables and meat.
Mert 搬到那座偏遠小島後，得適應新鮮蔬果和肉類供應有限的狀況。
The exchange students soon learned to humor their host family's very strict household rules.
那些交換學生很快就學會了適應寄宿家庭非常嚴格的家規。
Ilan quickly learned to humor the different customs and daily routines of his new country.
Ilan 很快就學會了適應新國家不同的習俗和日常生活節奏。
- resist
to fight against change rather than accepting it
文法句型
humor + [situation/environment]
用法筆記
This sense is rare in modern English and somewhat formal. The object of the verb is the situation, environment, or set of practices being adapted to. Most modern speakers would use 'adapt to' or 'adjust to' instead.