early 15c., "relating to the body humors," a native formation from humor, or else from Middle French humoreux "damp," from Old French humor (see humor (n.)). The meaning "funny" dates from 1705 in English. Related: Humorously; humorousness.
权威例句
1. John Lennon found time to publish two books of his humorous prose.
约翰·列侬抽时间出版了两本幽默散文。
2. Normally he asked questions, and had a humorous remark or two.
通常都是他提问题,还不时地冒出一两句俏皮话。
3. The writing is brutally tough and savagely humorous.
该作品带有残酷的强悍和野性的幽默感。
4. He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.