pleasantry
n
(fml 文)
(a) humorous remark; joke 幽默的话; 笑话
The children smiled politely at the visitor´s pleasantries. 孩子听了客人说的幽默话, 都斯文地笑了.
(b) polite remarks 有礼貌的话; 客气话
After an exchange of pleasantries, the leaders started their negotiations. 领导人互相寒暄一番, 然後开始谈判.