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humour

🇬🇧 UK/'hju:mә/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

n.

The quality of being funny or amusing; a mood or temporary state of mind; any of the four bodily fluids in medieval medicine

幽默;情绪,心情;(中世纪医学中的)体液

v.

To comply with someone's wishes in order to keep them happy; to indulge

迁就,顺从(某人的意愿)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humearth, ground, low
+
oursuffix
=humour

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His sense of humour helped him cope with difficult situations.

  • 2.

    She tried to humour her demanding client by nodding and smiling.

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