ray of sunshine

ray of sunshine — 慣用語

1. a person who is always happy and cheerful, making the people around them feel ha

1.慣用語B1
釋義

開心果

困境中帶給他人快樂的人

a person who is always happy and cheerful, making the people around them feel happier too, especially when the situation is difficult or unpleasant

例句

When everyone was stressed about the deadline, Lucía was a real ray of sunshine.

當大家為了截止日期緊張不已時，Lucía 就像個開心果。

pattern: 'a real + ray of sunshine' for emphasis

Grandpa tells jokes and makes everyone laugh — a ray of sunshine at family dinners.

爺爺說笑話逗大家笑——是家庭聚餐時的開心果。

常見搭配
  • a real ray of sunshine
  • such a ray of sunshine
  • be a ray of sunshine
同義詞
  • bundle of joy

    more informal, often used for babies or very happy people

  • life of the party

    focuses on social settings and entertainment rather than general cheerfulness

反義詞
  • downer

    informal, someone who spoils the mood

  • killjoy

    someone who stops others from enjoying themselves

文法句型

be a ray of sunshine

a real ray of sunshine

用法筆記

Often preceded by 'a real' or 'such a' for emphasis. Can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who is grumpy or complaining ('Oh, you're a real ray of sunshine this morning').

常見錯誤

She is a ray of sunshine, always complaining about everything.
She is a ray of sunshine, always cheering everyone up.
'ray of sunshine' should describe a cheerful person, not a negative one.

2. anything — a person, an object, an event — that brings happiness or brightness i

2.慣用語B1
釋義

小太陽

讓氣氛變得更愉快的人事物

anything — a person, an object, an event — that brings happiness or brightness into a situation or place that was sad, dull, or difficult

例句

The bright yellow curtains were a ray of sunshine in the otherwise dull hospital room.

那面鮮黃的窗簾是原本沉悶的病房裡的小太陽。

collocation: inanimate subject + ray of sunshine + [place]

A warm cup of tea on a rainy day is a little ray of sunshine.

下雨天來杯熱茶，就像一個小小的太陽。

常見搭配
  • a little ray of sunshine
  • a real ray of sunshine
  • be a ray of sunshine in/for
同義詞
  • bright spot

    slightly more formal, often used for positive moments within a difficult period

  • silver lining

    different meaning — focuses on finding good within a bad situation, not on making a place cheerful

反義詞
  • downer

    informal, something that makes a situation worse or less enjoyable

  • dark cloud

    figurative, something that spoils the mood

文法句型

be a ray of sunshine

act as a ray of sunshine

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense can describe objects, events, or places — not just people. Less commonly used sarcastically. Often appears with 'little' ('a little ray of sunshine') for gentle, affectionate tone.

常見錯誤

The new sofa was a ray of sunshine in the living room.' (too literal — sofa is furniture, not something that brings cheer)
The bright yellow cushions were a ray of sunshine in the living room.
'ray of sunshine' works best for items that evoke warmth, light, or happiness.