| 单词 | jolly |
| 释义 | jolly (dʒɒli ) Word forms: jollier , jolliest 1. adjective Someone who is jolly is happy and cheerful in their appearance or behaviour. She was a jolly, kindhearted woman. Synonyms: happy, bright, funny, lively 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A jolly event is lively and enjoyable. I was looking forward to a jolly party. She had a very jolly time in Canada. 3. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] Jolly is sometimes used to emphasize an adjective or adverb. [British, informal, old-fashioned, emphasis] She was jolly good at jigsaws. It was jolly hard work, but I loved it. 4. jolly well phrase [PHRASE before verb, PHR adj] Jolly well is sometimes used to emphasize an opinion or intention, and to express annoyance or anger. [British, informal, old-fashioned, emphasis] We can hardly just tell him what we jolly well think of him can we? She was jolly well not going to let them get away with it. Collocations: jolly mood They do everything right, they are very kind and funny and make you in a jolly mood so you can eat your meal happy. Times, Sunday Times Maybe it's the caffeine, maybe it's the tie - a birthday present from his daughter - but he's in a remarkably jolly mood for a man everyone seems to hate. Times, Sunday Times The pop of the cork and whoosh of foam puts everyone in a jolly mood. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 欢乐的 Japanese: 陽気な |
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