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merriment

UK //ˈmerɪmənt//US //ˈmerɪmənt//

词源

源自中古英语 'meriment',来自古法语 'merriment',与 'merry'(欢乐的)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指欢乐、愉快的氛围或活动,常用于描述人们在一起欢笑、庆祝时的热闹场景。

“The room was filled with merriment as friends celebrated the birthday.”

(房间里充满了欢乐,朋友们正在庆祝生日。)

“Children's laughter added to the merriment of the party.”

(孩子们的笑声为派对增添了欢乐。)

同义词:joy, gaiety, cheerfulness, festivity, mirth

常见短语

full of merriment — 形容某个场合或人非常欢乐、充满笑声和愉快的气氛。

“The wedding reception was full of merriment and dancing.”

(婚宴上充满了欢乐和舞蹈。)