punch line
短语n. 妙语
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/ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/
词形变化
punch lines
复数
punch lines
别名
punchline
释义与例句
n.
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1.
The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line.
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2.
The butt of a joke; laughing stock.
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3.
A final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to; a conclusion.
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词汇关系
词源
1910s, probably American. It was probably meant to be likened to a quick, sharp punch.
来源：wiktionary