early 13c., geste, "narrative of exploits," from Old French geste "action, exploit," from Latin gesta "deeds," neuter plural of gestus, past participle of gerere "to carry, behave, act, perform" (see gest). Sense descended through "idle tale" (late 15c.) to "mocking speech, raillery" (1540s) to "joke" (1550s).
jest (v.)
1520s, "to speak in a trifling manner;" 1550s, "to joke," from Middle English gesten "recite a tale" (late 14c.), from geste (see jest (n.)). Related: Jested; jesting.
实用例句
1. Don't say that, even in jest.
别那么说,即便是开玩笑也不行。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It was a jest rather than a reproach.
这与其说是责备,还不如说是句玩笑呢。
来自柯林斯例句
3. It was said in jest.
那是开开玩笑的。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Would I jest about such a thing?
这种事我会说着玩吗?
来自《权威词典》
5. I said you look terrible in jest, actually, you look very pretty.