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revels

UK //ˈrɛv(ə)lz//US //ˈrɛvəlz//

词源

源自中古英语 revelen(欢闹),最终来自古法语 reveler(反抗,后引申为放纵),与拉丁语 rebellare(反叛)同源。

noun

❶ 指热闹的庆祝活动或欢乐的聚会,通常包含饮酒、跳舞等娱乐活动,强调尽情享乐的氛围。

“The town's annual revels lasted all night with music and dancing.”

(小镇的年度狂欢活动持续整夜,充满音乐和舞蹈。)

“Medieval revels often included jesters and feasting.”

(中世纪的欢庆活动通常包含小丑表演和盛宴。)

同义词:celebrations, festivities, merrymaking

verb

❶ 指尽情享受欢乐或庆祝活动,常带有喧闹、放纵的意味。

“They reveled in their victory late into the night.”

(他们为胜利彻夜狂欢。)

“She revels in hosting extravagant parties.”

(她热衷于举办奢华的派对。)

同义词:celebrate, carouse, enjoy

常见短语

revel in — 表示非常享受某事物,通常带有公开或放纵的意味。

“She revels in telling adventurous stories.”

(她热衷于讲述冒险故事。)