He tried to solemnize himself to tell the joke.

他尽力使自己严肃起来讲那个笑话。

youdao

I can't tell the joke. I forgot the punch line.

我无法说这个笑话，我忘了当中最好笑的部分。

youdao

If so, it may be safe to tell the joke quoting a third person who is part of the group.

如果是，向听众以第三人身份转述这个笑话或许会更合适。

youdao

He seemed to know the perfect time to tell a joke and when to remain silent.

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Today, of course, we all contact our friends to tell them the latest joke, or contact our psychiatrist to set up an appointment.

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