merry
merry — 形容詞
- merrypositive
- merriercomparative
- merriestsuperlative
1. feeling or showing happiness and a desire to laugh, smile, and have a good time
歡樂的
感到或表現出快樂與歡笑
feeling or showing happiness and a desire to laugh, smile, and have a good time — the kind of mood you might have at a joyful party or celebration.
Zayd was in a merry mood at the picnic, telling jokes and making everyone laugh.
Zayd 在野餐時心情非常愉快，講笑話逗大家笑。
in a merry mood
The sound of merry laughter came from the kitchen where the children decorated cookies.
孩子們正在廚房裡裝飾餅乾，傳來一陣歡樂的笑聲。
merry laughter
We could hear a merry tune playing from the street musicians near the old market.
我們可以聽到老街市附近街頭藝人演奏的歡樂曲調。
The merry crowd at the festival danced and sang until late in the evening.
節慶中歡樂的人群載歌載舞，直到深夜。
merry crowd
Uncle Baraka gave a merry wave as he drove away from the family reunion.
Baraka 叔叔駛離家庭聚會時，愉快地向大家揮手。
- merry mood
- merry laughter
- merry tune
- merry crowd
- merry wave
- merry smile
- merry dance
- merry song
- cheerful
more common in everyday speech; describes a steady, positive mood
- jolly
suggests a hearty, outward-looking good mood often tied to food, drink, or company
- joyful
stronger and deeper; describes a feeling of great happiness, not just high spirits
- lively
focuses on energy and activity rather than inner happiness
文法句型
merry + noun
be/feel/get + merry
用法筆記
Attributive and predicative use are both common. When placed before a noun ('a merry laugh'), the sense is lively and cheerful. After a linking verb ('she felt merry'), it often carries a hint of being slightly high-spirited from drink — context resolves the ambiguity.
常見錯誤
2. having drunk a small amount of alcohol so that you feel cheerful and relaxed, wi
微醉的
（英式）喝了少許酒而心情愉快的
having drunk a small amount of alcohol so that you feel cheerful and relaxed, without losing control of what you say or do.
After a single glass of wine, Élise was feeling quite merry at the dinner party.
Élise 喝了一杯葡萄酒後，在晚宴上感覺有些微醉。
feeling quite merry — UK euphemism for slightly drunk
"Everyone was getting a bit merry by the end of the wedding," Maeve whispered.
Maeve 低聲說：「婚禮結束時大家都有點微醉了。」
The pub regulars looked rather merry after their third round of drinks that evening.
酒館的老顧客在第三輪酒後顯得相當微醉。
rather merry — polite way to describe tipsiness
By midnight the host was feeling decidedly merry and started singing along to the radio.
到了午夜，主人已明顯微醉，開始跟著收音機唱歌。
- quite merry
- a bit merry
- getting merry
- rather merry
- decidedly merry
- sober
direct opposite — not affected by alcohol at all
- stone-cold sober
emphatic; completely not drunk
文法句型
be/get/feel + merry
用法筆記
Almost always predicative — you say 'he is merry' but rarely 'a merry man' in this sense. Distinguish from sense 1 by register: this sense is a light-hearted euphemism, common in British social contexts. 'Getting merry', 'a bit merry', 'quite merry' are the most frequent patterns.
常見錯誤
3. used as part of the traditional greeting 'Merry Christmas' to wish someone a hap
快樂的
聖誕節固定祝福語的一部分
used as part of the traditional greeting 'Merry Christmas' to wish someone a happy, peaceful, and enjoyable Christmas holiday.
The children shouted "Merry Christmas!" as they ran down the stairs on Christmas morning.
孩子們在聖誕早晨衝下樓梯時大喊「Merry Christmas！」。
Merry Christmas — fixed seasonal greeting
Our Japanese neighbour brought us a cake and wished us a merry Christmas.
我們的日本鄰居送來一個蛋糕，祝我們聖誕快樂。
The radio played carols and the announcer wished everyone a very merry Christmas.
電台播放著聖誕頌歌，主持人祝大家聖誕快樂。
a very merry Christmas — with intensifier
Amihan sent a card that simply said "Merry Christmas" with a drawing of a snowman.
Amihan 寄來一張卡片，上面只寫了「Merry Christmas」，還畫了一隻雪人。
- Merry Christmas
- Merry Xmas
- Happy Christmas
- very merry Christmas
文法句型
Merry Christmas
Happy Christmas
用法筆記
Only occurs in the fixed expression 'Merry Christmas' (or its variant 'Merry Xmas' in writing). In British English, 'Happy Christmas' is also common, especially among older speakers and the royal family. This sense does not extend to other holidays — you would not say 'Merry New Year' or 'Merry Easter'.
常見錯誤
4. lively, quick, and full of forward energy — used mainly in older or literary wri
輕快的
快速而有活力的（多用於文學語體）
lively, quick, and full of forward energy — used mainly in older or literary writing to describe a rapid pace of movement or sound.
The horse set off at a merry trot along the country lane.
那匹馬沿著鄉間小路以輕快的小跑步前進。
merry trot — set phrase for a quick, lively pace
The old postman walked at a merry pace from door to door.
老郵差以輕快的步伐挨家挨戶送信。
With a merry ring of the bell, the bicycle messenger sped past the slow traffic.
自行車快遞員的鈴鐺清脆一響，從緩慢的車流旁急馳而過。
merry ring — lively, brisk sound
The stream flowed at a merry speed after three days of heavy rain.
連續三天大雨過後，溪水以輕快的速度奔流。
Nia kept a merry rhythm on the drums while the children danced around.
Nia 在鼓上敲出輕快的節奏，孩子們則在四周跳舞。
merry rhythm — brisk, cheerful beat
- merry pace
- merry trot
- merry speed
- merry ring
- merry rhythm
- merry dance
文法句型
merry + pace/speed/trot
用法筆記
Attributive only — 'merry' comes before the noun (a merry pace, a merry trot). Distinguish from sense 1: here 'merry' describes speed and liveliness, not emotional happiness. This sense is now rare in modern conversation; learners will mostly encounter it in classic literature (Dickens, Kipling) and in set phrases like 'a merry dance'.
常見錯誤
a saying that encourages people to enjoy life now, without worrying about the future, because you cannot know what will happen tomorrow.
盡情吃喝玩樂
After the exam, the students decided to eat, drink and be merry for the rest of the weekend.
Grandpa often said, "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we work again," with a wink.
to cause someone a lot of trouble or worry, often by making them go from place to place or keeping them uncertain about what will happen.
疲於奔命；給某人添麻煩
The lost luggage led the tourists a merry dance through three different airport terminals.
Nikhil's old car led him a merry dance with breakdowns every week before he finally sold it.
make merry
idiomto enjoy yourself in a lively, noisy, and happy way, especially by singing, laughing, and celebrating together with other people.
盡情歡樂；狂歡作樂
The whole village gathered in the square to make merry during the harvest festival.
Instead of studying for exams, the students were making merry at a party until dawn.
the more the merrier
idioma saying that means the more people who join in an activity or event, the more enjoyable it will be for everyone.
越多越好；人多更熱鬧
"Can my cousin come to the barbecue too?" "Sure, the more the merrier!"
The team welcomed three new members — the more the merrier when it comes to group projects.
(informal) to affect something or someone very badly, causing serious problems or damage.
嚴重干擾；大搞破壞
The heavy snow played merry hell with the train schedules across the whole country.
The new computer virus played merry hell with the company's customer records.
To cause someone a lot of trouble or worry.
給某人帶來很多麻煩
The faulty computer led Brian a merry dance all week.
Why did you lead me such a merry dance with those forms?
To affect something or someone badly.
嚴重影響（某人/某事）
The storm played merry hell with our travel plans.
Has the new medication played hell with your sleep?
同根字
- merrily副詞B2
- merriment名詞C1
- merrymaker名詞C2
- merrymaking名詞C2
- unmerry形容詞C2
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- merry Christmas
- merry mood
- merry laughter
- merry tune
- merry pace
- merry trot
- merry crowd
- merry dance
副詞搭配
- very merry
- quite merry
- rather merry
- decidedly merry
- extremely merry
常用片語
- the more the merrier
- eat, drink and be merry
- make merry
- lead someone a merry dance
- play merry hell with