whimsy

[US]/ˈwɪmzi/
[UK]/ˈwɪmzi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 怪念头, 异想天开,幽默感
Word Forms
复数whimsies

Example Sentences

His speech was full of whimsy.

他妙语如珠。

the film is an awkward blend of whimsy and moralizing.

这部电影是离奇情节和说教的蹩脚结合。

a touch of whimsy

一丝异想天开的情趣

adding a touch of whimsy

增添一丝幻想

Real-world Examples

I have a strong suspicion our hosts are inclined to whimsy.

我有很强的预感,这家主人喜欢奇思妙想。

Source: And Then There Were None

It’s in villages like these where common-sense has stood firm against the fickle winds of architectural whimsy.

在这样的村庄里,奇异妙想的建筑风格敌不过平凡常见的建筑。

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

It can do whimsy and eye-catching: its website currently features a functioning porcelain skateboard, a snip at 3,350 euros.

它的网站上目前发布了瓷器滑板专题,售价3350欧元。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And they weren't afraid to lean into nostalgia and whimsy.

并且它们并不害怕倾向于怀旧和奇思妙想。

Source: 99% unknown stories

They bring a sense of whimsy and nostalgia.

它们能勾起大家的各种情怀。

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

I love it. Such a sense of whimsy.

我喜欢这点子 真有你的。

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

The Tilde is the squiggly line often used to indicate sarcasm or whimsy.

波形符是一条波浪线,通常用来表示讽刺或奇思妙想。

Source: Q&A in progress.

Come on, Caroline. Where's your sense of whimsy?

拜托 卡洛琳 你的奇思妙想呢?

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 5

His poems, rather than practising the British habits of evasion and whimsy, speak directly.

他的诗没有实践英国人逃避和奇思妙想的习惯,而是直接说话。

Source: The Economist Culture

Oh, they are.people love cupcakes. they bring a sense of whimsy and nostalgia.

当然 人人都爱纸杯蛋糕。给人轻快又怀旧的感觉。

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

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