音标:[drɒl] ;
a. 好笑的, 滑稽的, 逗趣的
s. comical in an odd or whimsical manner

考试类型:[GRE]
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droll的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. The way of his talking is very droll.他讲话的方式很可笑。
  2. He screwed up his mouth in a droll fashion.他扭着嘴装出一副可笑的样子。
  3. His style is at times droll, satirical, yet sympathetic.他的写作风格时而滑稽,时而讽刺,有时又饱含同情。
  4. His droll expression seemed to say that he had found the secret of contentment.他那种滑稽可笑的表情似乎在说明他已经发现了知足常乐的秘诀。
用作副词(adv.)
  1. So he thinks I'm going to apologize? How droll!他还以为我要去道歉? 真滑稽!

经典引文

  • A droll sort of house..a pretty, somewhat fantastical residence.

    出自:Sir W. Scott
  • His sudden grab at the hair of any adult..within reach was very droll.

    出自:P. G. Wodehouse
  • A pretty, droll girl.

    出自:E. Waugh
  • He enjoyed droll stories.

    出自:C. Sandburg
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