a merry andrew
play the merry andrew
act as a merry andrew
1. He was often regarded as a merry andrew in the royal court.
他在皇室宫廷中常被视为一个滑稽的人物。
2. The village was entertained by a merry andrew.
村里有一个弄臣在逗乐大家。
A: Who is that man making all these jokes?
A:那个一直在讲笑话的人是谁?
B: He is just a merry andrew looking for some attention.
B:他只是个为了博取关注而耍宝的滑稽角色。
1) 弄臣,小丑
2) 爱开玩笑的人
3) 滑稽的人物
1. 弄臣,滑稽的人物
e.g.
The king employed a merry andrew to entertain the guests.
国王雇佣了一名弄臣来款待宾客。
noun phrase
1. A person who is a clown, a buffoon, or a joker; a mischievous or comical character.
Synonym: buffoon, jester, clown