frolic
/ˈfrɒlɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈɑlɪk] /ˈfrɑːlɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [frˈɑlɪk] /ˈfrä-lik How to pronounce frolic (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfrɒl.ɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈɑlɪk] /ˈfrɑː.lɪk/ (ame, ipa)
frolic — verb
- frolicpresent simple I / you / we / they
- frolicshe / she / it
- frolickedpast simple
- frolicking-ing form
1. to run around or play in an excited, cheerful way, usually for simple enjoyment
to run around or play in an excited, cheerful way, usually for simple enjoyment rather than for any serious purpose
Rin and her cousins frolicked in the waves until sunset.
frolic in + place for lively playful movement
Two goats frolicked across the hill after the morning rain.
The children frolicked around the sprinkler on the hot playground.
Ari's puppy frolicked through the fallen leaves by the gate.
文法句型
frolic + in/around/through + place
frolic + with + person/animal
用法筆記
Usually intransitive and often used for children or animals moving freely outdoors. It is more vivid and slightly more literary than the everyday verb 'play'.
常見錯誤
frolic — noun
- frolicsingular
- frolicsplural
1. noisy, cheerful play or carefree behaviour that fills a place with the feeling o
noisy, cheerful play or carefree behaviour that fills a place with the feeling of fun
The first snow brought hours of frolic to the neighborhood park.
frolic as a mass noun for lively shared fun
Their beach frolic ended when the sky suddenly turned dark.
Laughter and frolic filled the yard during Roya's birthday picnic.
The camp leader allowed a little frolic before the evening lesson.
- merriment
broader joyful atmosphere, not always based on physical play
- playfulness
can describe a quality or attitude as well as active fun
- romping
focuses more strongly on rough, energetic movement
文法句型
frolic + in/of + place
a little frolic
用法筆記
Usually singular and somewhat literary. It often describes the lively atmosphere created by playful movement, rather than one single joke or action.
常見錯誤
frolic — adjective
- frolicpositive
- more froliccomparative
- most frolicsuperlative
1. cheerful and playful in a bright, lively way, especially in literary or old-fash
cheerful and playful in a bright, lively way, especially in literary or old-fashioned description
The band struck up a frolic tune as the dancers entered.
frolic + noun in literary description
Children's laughter gave the market square a frolic air all afternoon.
The novel follows a frolic young prince on a summer escape.
Bright ribbons and drums created a frolic mood at the village fair.
文法句型
frolic + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is rare and mostly literary or old-fashioned. It usually appears before a noun such as 'air', 'mood', 'spirit', or a person described as lively and merry.