Entertaining Humor—Whats Funny_.ppt

Entertaining Humor—What’s Funny? 1. attempt 2. extend 3. punch 4. subtle 5. appeal 6. note [12] DOUBLE ENTENDRES (French for double meanings) are special variations of puns in which words or phrases have double meanings. Frequently the two meanings are very different, and one is quite proper while the second is often, but not always, vulgar. [13] Some professional humorists think too much of todays humor is not very intelligent or sophisticated. They dislike the suggestive or vulgar language used too frequently, and they feel that most humorists are not very creative. * 7. vulgar 8. blame 9. alive 10. vital 11. persist to make an effort; try to do something, esp. without succeeding 试图，企图 1) Every time I’ve attempted to convince her, I’ve failed completely. 每一次我都试图说服她，但全然不起作用。 attempt v. n. v. 2) Weather conditions prevented them from attempting the jump. 天气状况使他们无法试跳。 [2] As one who has enjoyed humor since I first recognized it, Ive made an attempt to explain and discuss humor with students in such diverse cultures as Latin America and China. an effort made to do something., esp. something difficult 努力，尝试 1) He failed in his attempt at winning / to win first prize. 他试图获得头奖，但却失败了。 n. Expressions: an attempt on/upon/against sb’s life 企图谋杀某人 an attempted murder/suicide 杀人/自杀未遂 2) In an attempt to diffuse the tension, I suggested that we break off for lunch. 为了消除紧张感，我建议我们停 下来去吃午饭。 2) Their stay extended into the new year. 他们的停留期延长到新年期间。 1. (of space, land, time, etc.) to reach, stretch, or continue （空间、时间的）延长，扩展 [4] Even some animals have a sense of humor. My wifes mother often visited us for extended stays. v. (extended, extension, extensive) 1) This road extends to the port. 这条路一直延伸到港口。 2. to make longer or greater, esp. so as to reach a desired station 使（空间、时间等）延长，伸展 1) They extended the subway to the suburbs. 他们把地铁延长到郊区。 2) We extended the meeting another 20 minutes. 我们将会议再延长20分