jolly

• 主要用于英式英语，形容某人快乐、愉快、兴高采烈。

Used in British English to describe someone who is happy and cheerful.

1. Cheerful and happyB1informalbritish

   Full of high spirits and good humor; merry.

   快乐而愉快

   • The children were jolly and laughing all afternoon.
   • He had a jolly laugh that made everyone smile.
   • The party was a jolly affair with music and dancing.

   同义词cheerfulgleefulhappyjocularjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrymirthfulsprightly

   反义词depressedgloomymiserablemorosesad

• 非正式的英式副词，表示“非常”或“极其”，用于加强语气。

An informal British English adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely,' used for emphasis.

1. To a fairly sufficient degreeB2informalbritish

   To a moderately satisfactory extent; used to indicate that something is adequate or reasonable.

   相当

   • The results were jolly good considering the circumstances.
   • It's a jolly decent thing you did.
   • He was jolly well happy with the outcome.

   同义词fairlymoderatelyquiteratherreasonablysomewhat

• 名词，指欢乐的聚会或庆祝活动；也指船上水手使用的小艇。

A noun referring to a happy party or celebration, or a small yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work.

1. A happy party or celebrationB2informalbritish

   A lively and cheerful social gathering or festivity.

   欢庆聚会

   • We had a jolly at the pub after the match.
   • The annual office jolly was a great success.
   • They organized a small jolly for the team's achievement.

   同义词bashcelebrationfestivityfetegalajollificationpartyshindig

2. A small ship's boatC1formalbritish

   A yawl or small boat used by sailors on a ship for general work, transport, or recreation.

   舰载小艇

   • The sailors lowered the jolly to fetch supplies from the shore.
   • The captain ordered the jolly to be prepared for a quick trip.
   • They used the jolly to row between the anchored ships.

   同义词dinghyskifftenderyawl

• 动词，指以愉快或嬉戏的方式鼓励、劝说某人，常用于短语动词 'jolly along' 中。

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or persuading someone in a cheerful or playful manner, often used in the phrasal verb 'jolly along'.

短语动词，可分

1. Tease or joke playfullyB2informalbritish

   To engage in light-hearted teasing or joking with someone, often to cheer them up or pass the time.

   打趣或开玩笑

   • The friends jollied each other about their failed attempts.
   • He jollied his younger brother until he finally smiled.
   • They spent the afternoon jollying and laughing together.

   同义词banterchaffjestjokejoshkidragrazzribtease

短语动词变体jolly alongjolly up