merrier
merrier — 形容詞
- merrierpositive
- more merriercomparative
- most merriersuperlative
1. happier and more full of fun, laughter, or enjoyment — used when comparing one s
更快樂的
比平常或他人更快樂、更有趣
happier and more full of fun, laughter, or enjoyment — used when comparing one situation, event, or person with another.
The children grew merrier as the birthday party went on, laughing at every game.
隨著生日派對進行，孩子們玩遊戲時笑得越來越大聲，氣氛也越來越歡樂。
comparative: merrier + as + clause for increasing joy
Nia felt far merrier after her friends surprised her with a visit, and she could not stop smiling.
Nia 的朋友突然來訪，讓她驚喜不已，心情比之前快樂許多，笑容一直掛在臉上。
far merrier for intensifying the comparison
The atmosphere at the wedding reception was merrier than anyone had expected, with dancing that lasted until midnight.
婚宴的氣氛比任何人預期的都要熱鬧歡樂，賓客們跳舞跳到半夜。
Haruto found the Saturday market merrier than the Tuesday one, crowded with musicians and food carts.
Haruto 發現星期六的街頭市場比星期二的人潮更多，擠滿了樂手和小吃車，氣氛也更加歡快。
用法筆記
Merrier is the comparative form of merry. It is less common than the base adjective and appears mostly in informal or festive contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a polite British way of saying that someone has become more tipsy or has had mor
微醺的
英國用語，指喝了一點酒
a polite British way of saying that someone has become more tipsy or has had more alcohol than usual — used as a mild comparison.
After just two glasses of wine at the office party, Piotr was merrier than anyone else in the room.
公司的派對上，Piotr 只喝了兩杯酒就比現場任何人都還要醉。
UK euphemism: merrier = tipsy from alcohol
Constanza laughed at everything her uncle said, growing visibly merrier with each sip of champagne.
Constanza 聽著舅舅說的每句話都哈哈大笑，隨著一口口香檳下肚，她的醉意也越來越明顯。
By the end of the pub quiz Megan was merrier than her teammates, giggling at every wrong answer.
酒館機智問答結束時，Megan 比隊友們都還要醉，每個錯誤答案都能讓她咯咯笑個不停。
Haruto's father grew merrier after one glass of port at dinner, telling stories his children had never heard before.
Haruto 的父親晚餐時喝了一杯波特酒之後開始微醺，說起孩子們從沒聽過的故事。
- tipsier
more direct, less euphemistic; common in both UK and US
- happier for drink
a phrasal way to express the same idea
- soberer
direct opposite in the alcohol context
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively British and used as a gentle understatement. Avoid using it in formal writing or in American English contexts, where it may sound odd.
常見錯誤
3. livelier and faster in movement or pace — describing a more energetic way of wal
更輕快的
形容動作更敏捷、速度更快
livelier and faster in movement or pace — describing a more energetic way of walking, moving, or proceeding.
The old horse picked up a merrier trot when it saw the stable ahead, eager for its evening hay.
老馬看到馬廄在前方，興奮地加快了小跑的腳步，迫不及待要吃晚餐的乾草。
merrier = faster, more energetic pace
Noor walked at a merrier pace than usual that morning, excited about the hiking trail through the forest.
那天早上 Noor 的步伐比平時輕快許多，因為她迫不及待想去走森林步道。
With the wind behind them, the sailors set a merrier course across the bay, reaching the harbour before dusk.
船員們趁著順風，以更輕快的航速駛過海灣，在黃昏前抵達了港口。
Megan found that the afternoon class moved at a merrier rhythm when the teacher played music in the background.
Megan 發現下午的課堂在老師播放背景音樂時，節奏變得更加輕快活潑。