| 单词 | festive |
|---|---|
| 音标 | ['festiv] |
| 解释 | a.欢乐的 |
| 红宝书 | 【英】 adj.欢乐的(merry, joyous) 【例】 The winning team was in a festive mood. |
| 字源 | festive (adj.) 1650s, "pertaining to a feast," from Latin festivus "festive, joyous, gay," from festum "festival, holiday," noun use of neuter of adjective festus (see feast (n.)). Meaning "mirthful" is attested by 1774. Unattested from 1651 to 1735; modern use may be a back-formation from festivity. Related: Festively; festiveness. |
| 不择手段背单词 | 无 |
| 趣味全助记 | 【记】festival |
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