festive

UK //ˈfɛstɪv//US //ˈfɛstɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'festivus'（意为‘欢乐的、节日的’），通过古法语 'festif' 进入英语。

❶ 形容与节日或庆祝活动相关的欢乐气氛，常用于描述装饰、情绪或场合充满喜庆色彩。

“The house was decorated with festive lights for Christmas.”

（房子里挂满了圣诞节的节日彩灯。）

“Everyone was in a festive mood during the New Year party.”

（新年派对上每个人都沉浸在欢乐的气氛中。）

同义词:joyful, celebratory, merry

festive season — 指年末的节日集中时段，通常包括圣诞节和新年等庆祝活动。

“During the festive season, the streets are full of decorations.”

（在节日季期间，街道上到处都是装饰品。）