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happy

UK //ˈhæpi//US //ˈhæpi//

词源

源自中古英语 'hap'(运气,机会)加上后缀 '-y',最初意思是'幸运的',后来演变为'快乐的'。

adjective

❶ 感到快乐或满足的,形容人因为好事发生或愿望实现而产生的愉悦情绪。

“She looks so happy in the photo with her family.”

(照片里她和家人在一起时看起来非常开心。)

“I'm happy to hear that you passed the exam.”

(听说你通过了考试,我很高兴。)

❶ 表示满意或愿意做某事,常用于表达对某个安排或提议的接受态度。

“I'd be happy to help you with your project.”

(我很乐意帮助你完成你的项目。)

“She was happy with the hotel arrangements.”

(她对酒店的安排很满意。)

同义词:joyful, cheerful, content, pleased, delighted

常见短语

happy birthday — 生日祝福语,用于祝贺某人生日快乐。

“Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.”

(生日快乐!希望你今天过得愉快。)

happy new year — 新年祝福语,用于祝贺新年快乐。

“Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true.”

(新年快乐!愿你所有的愿望都能实现。)

happy hour — 特价时段,通常指酒吧或餐厅在特定时间提供的饮料或食物折扣。

“Let's meet at the bar during happy hour for cheaper drinks.”

(我们在欢乐时光去酒吧喝便宜点的饮料吧。)