Practical Jokes

基本解釋

In our world some of the most characteristic solutions are not far removed from practical jokes.
在我們的世界里，最有個性的一些方案往往和笑話差不了多少。
He is clearly a rather delightful man, with a penchant for practical jokes; through his life-story, the book explains how scientists have come to understand the history of the world’s climate.
顯然，這還是一個相當討人喜歡的搗蛋鬼（極愛惡作劇）。通過主人的生平事跡，此書向我們揭示了科學家是如何一步步解讀全球氣候變遷史的。
They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.
他們總是做一些荒謬的事，并且常常被人派去做“愚蠢的事”或者成為了人們的開玩笑的對象。

Crew members tease one another mercilessly, play practical jokes on one another, and often develop healthy rivalries with the other boats in the fleet.
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Other stunts include practical jokes.
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A practical joke is a trick that is intended to embarrass someone or make them look ridiculous.