gags; gagged; gagging
gags; gagged; gagging
Learner's definition of GAG
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[+ object] : to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.塞住,捂住(某人的嘴) 2
[+ object] : to prevent (someone) from speaking freely or expressing opinions压制…的言论自由 3 [no object]
a : to vomit or feel as if you are about to vomit : to feel as if what is in your stomach is going to come up into your mouth呕吐;恶心;作呕 —
often + on b : to be unable to breathe because something is stuck in your throat : choke呛住;哽住;窒息 —
often + on 2 gag /ˈgæg/ noun
plural gags
plural gags
Learner's definition of GAG
[count]
1
a : something said or done to make people laugh : joke插科打诨;噱头;笑话 -
The movie relies on simpleminded gags for laughs.这部电影靠一些愚蠢的插科打诨逗观众发笑。
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a typical sitcom gag典型的情景喜剧里的笑话
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(chiefly Brit) The comedian told a few gags.这位喜剧演员讲了几个笑话。
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sometimes used before another noun有时用于另一名词前 ◊ A running gag is a joke that is repeated many times in slightly different ways.反复讲到的笑话
◊ A sight gag is a joke that does not involve speaking.无言笑话
b chiefly US : something done as a playful trick : prank恶作剧 2
: something (such as a piece of cloth) that is put into or over someone's mouth in order to prevent speech塞口物;塞口布 3
: something done to prevent people from speaking freely or expressing opinions对言论自由的压制 — see also gag order, gag rule