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happiness

UK //ˈhæp.i.nəs//US //ˈhæp.i.nəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'hap'(运气、机会)加后缀 '-ness',最初指'好运的状态',14世纪后逐渐演变为现代'幸福'的含义。

noun

❶ 指一种愉悦、满足或快乐的情绪状态,通常由积极的生活体验或成就引发。

“Her face was full of happiness when she received the gift.”

(她收到礼物时脸上洋溢着幸福。)

“Money can't buy true happiness.”

(金钱买不到真正的快乐。)

同义词:joy, delight, contentment

常见短语

pursuit of happiness — 指对幸福的追求,常出现在关于人生目标或权利的讨论中。

“The Declaration of Independence mentions the pursuit of happiness as an unalienable right.”

(《独立宣言》提到追求幸福是不可剥夺的权利。)