How do you use "laughter" in a sentence?

The room filled with laughter at his joke. Laughter is contagious - once one person starts, everyone joins in. She couldn't contain her laughter during the serious meeting.

laughter

Q: What does "laughter" mean?

The sound and act of laughing Laughter is the sound and physical expression of amusement or happiness, characterised by rhythmic sounds and facial movements. It's a universal human behaviour that serves social functions, relieving tension and creating bonds between people. The phrase 'laughter is the best medicine' reflects the belief in its health benefits.

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Significado: The sound and act of laughing

笑，笑声

risa, carcajada

笑い、笑い声

웃음, 웃음소리

Laughter is the sound and physical expression of amusement or happiness, characterised by rhythmic sounds and facial movements. It's a universal human behaviour that serves social functions, relieving tension and creating bonds between people. The phrase 'laughter is the best medicine' reflects the belief in its health benefits.

laughter是愉悦或快乐的声音和身体表达，以有节奏的声音和面部动作为特征。这是一种普遍的人类行为，具有社会功能，可以缓解紧张并在人与人之间建立联系。'笑是最好的药'这句话反映了人们对其健康益处的信念。

Laughter es el sonido y la expresión física de diversión o felicidad, caracterizada por sonidos rítmicos y movimientos faciales. Es un comportamiento humano universal que cumple funciones sociales, aliviando la tensión y creando vínculos entre las personas. La frase 'la risa es la mejor medicina' refleja la creencia en sus beneficios para la salud.

laughterは、リズミカルな音と顔の動きを特徴とする、楽しさや幸福感の音と身体的な表現です。これは社会的な機能を果たす普遍的な人間の行動で、緊張を和らげ、人々の間に絆を作ります。「笑いは最良の薬」というフレーズは、その健康効果への信念を反映しています。

laughter는 즐거움이나 행복의 소리와 신체적 표현으로, 리듬감 있는 소리와 얼굴 움직임이 특징입니다. 긴장을 풀어주고 사람들 간의 유대를 형성하는 사회적 기능을 하는 인간의 보편적 행동입니다. 'Laughter is the best medicine(웃음이 최고의 약)'이라는 표현은 웃음의 건강 효과에 대한 믿음을 반영합니다.

Ejemplos

The room filled with laughter at his joke.
房间里充满了对他笑话的笑声。
La sala se llenó de risas con su chiste.
彼のジョークで部屋は笑いに包まれました。
그의 농담에 방 안이 웃음으로 가득 찼습니다.
Laughter is contagious - once one person starts, everyone joins in.
笑是会传染的——一个人开始笑，大家都会跟着笑。
La risa es contagiosa: una vez que una persona empieza, todos se unen.
笑いは伝染します - 一人が始めると、みんなが加わります。
웃음은 전염됩니다 - 한 사람이 시작하면 모두가 따라 합니다.
She couldn't contain her laughter during the serious meeting.
她在严肃的会议中忍不住笑了起来。
Ella no pudo contener la risa durante la reunión seria.
彼女は真面目な会議中に笑いをこらえられませんでした。
그녀는 진지한 회의 중에 웃음을 참을 수 없었습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'hleahtor' meaning 'laughter, joy', from Proto-Germanic 'hlahtraz', from the root that also gives 'laugh'. Related to German 'Gelächter'. The spelling with 'gh' reflects an earlier guttural sound now lost.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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