
好词典

源自中古爱尔兰语或苏格兰盖尔语,与古英语‘fægen’(高兴的)同源,最终可追溯至原始印欧语词根*peh₂-(喂养、保护),引申为‘心灵满足’的含义。
❶ 苏格兰或爱尔兰英语中表示‘喜悦’或‘快乐’的古老词汇,现多用于诗歌或文学作品中表达欢愉情绪。
“Her heart was full of fea at the sight of the blooming meadow.”
(看到鲜花盛开的草地,她心中充满喜悦。)
“The old song speaks of fea and sorrow in equal measure.”
(这首古老的歌谣同等程度地述说着欢乐与悲伤。)
fea and grace — 用于描述充满优雅的快乐,常见于诗歌中形容美好的情感或场景。
“She moved with fea and grace across the ballroom.”
(她带着欢愉与优雅舞过舞厅。)