chortle /ˈtʃɔːtəl/ ( chortling, chortled, chortles )

• 1. 

  V-I To chortle means to laugh in a way that shows you are very pleased. 哈哈大笑 [书面]

  例：

  There was silence for a moment, then Larry began chortling like an idiot.

  一片寂静之后，拉里开始像个白痴一样哈哈大笑。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Chortle is also a noun. 哈哈大笑声

  例：

  He gave a chortle.

  他哈哈大笑起来。