Joker 对比 Wildcard

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Joker

非正式 前 2000（常见）

Wildcard

前 5000（相当常见）

最正式: Wildcard 最常见: Joker

	Joker	Wildcard
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈdʒəʊ.kər// 🇺🇸 //ˈdʒoʊ.kər//	🇬🇧 //ˈwaɪld.kɑːd// 🇺🇸 //ˈwaɪld.kɑrd//
含义	A person who makes jokes; a trickster.	一种特殊的字符，在电脑搜索或游戏中用来代表任何其他字符。 A special character used in computer searches or games to represent any other character.
例句	He's such a joker; he always knows how to make us laugh.	In a search engine, the asterisk acts as a wildcard to find any variations of a term.
语域	非正式	中性
常见程度	前 2000（常见）	前 5000（相当常见）
搭配	play the joker, funny joker, joker card, class clown	wildcard character, wildcard search, use a wildcard, wildcard entry, play a wildcard
反义	serious person, straight face, sober	-
常见错误	Confused with 'joke' which is a specific form of humor., Using 'joker' for someone who is serious or negative., Mixing up 'joker' in reference to a playing card versus a person.	Confused with 'wild card' when referring to a player or participant., Used too broadly in non-technical contexts., Misspelled as 'wildcard' when referring to programming.
用法说明	'Joker' is often used in a playful context. It can refer to someone who jokes often but can also suggest foolishness. Avoid using in serious discussions.	常用于计算、游戏和语言情境。除非讨论编程或游戏设计，否则避免在正式写作中使用。 Commonly used in computing, games, and language contexts. Avoid using in formal writing unless discussing programming or game design.

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What about this Joker guy?

Joker

常见问题：Joker 对比 Wildcard

Joker和Wildcard 有什么区别？

Joker: A person who makes jokes; a trickster. Wildcard: A special character used in computer searches or games to represent any other character.

哪个更正式：Joker和Wildcard？

Wildcard 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见：Joker和Wildcard？

Joker 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Joker: He's such a joker; he always knows how to make us laugh. Wildcard: In a search engine, the asterisk acts as a wildcard to find any variations of a term.

我可以互换使用 Joker和Wildcard 吗？

不总是。Joker和Wildcard 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。