Level 6 · word 19,992 of 20,000

pleasantry

/ˈplezəntri/ American
  • n. 客套话, 玩笑话
Definition
  • n. a polite or humorous remark made in friendly conversation
Example
They exchanged a few pleasantries before starting the business meeting.
他们在开始谈正事之前先寒暄了几句。