merrier; merriest
merrier; merriest
Learner's definition of MERRY
somewhat old-fashioned
1
: very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness愉快的;高兴的 -
Let's eat, drink, and be merry!让我们吃呀、喝呀,尽情欢乐吧!
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They sang a merry little song.他们唱了一首欢快、简短的歌。
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a merry man快乐的人
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merry laughter欢乐的笑声
2
: causing joy and happiness令人愉快的
go on your merry way
1
or be on your merry way : to leave a place离开某地 2
often disapproving : to continue doing what you have been doing继续做(常指不好的事情)
lead (someone) a merry chase/dance
— see 1lead
make merry
old-fashioned
: to have fun and enjoy yourself by eating, drinking, dancing, etc.行乐;寻欢作乐
Merry Christmas
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used to wish someone an enjoyable Christmas holiday圣诞快乐
the more the merrier
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used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something人越多越好 — merrily
/ˈmerəli/ adverb — merriness
/ˈmerinəs/ noun [noncount]