punch line
复数形式
punch lines
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笑点, 妙语
the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending
The idiom "punch line" is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The first known use of the phrase in print was in 1916, in a newspaper article about vaudeville (a form of popular entertainment that was popular in the United States from the late 19th century to the early 20th century). This expression is now used to describe the funny part of a joke, story, or speech. It can also be used to describe the main point or conclusion of something.
- The punch line of the joke was so funny that I fell over laughing.
笑话的笑点太搞笑了，我笑得前仰后合。
- The comedian's punch-lines were so clever that the audience was in stitches.
喜剧演员的笑点太聪明了，观众笑得前仰后合。
- The punch line of the story was so unexpected that it made me gasp.
故事的笑点如此出乎意料，让我倒吸一口气。
- I love a good joke with a great punchline.
我喜欢一个有着精彩笑点的好笑话。
- The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes.
这个论点的笑点太明显了，让我翻了个白眼。