| 词汇 | festive |
| 释义 | festiveWord family adverbfestivelynounfestivenessfestivityadjectivefestivefestivous fes·tive /ˈfestɪv/ adjectiveadj 1 HAPPYlooking or feeling bright and cheerful in a way that seems suitable for celebrating something 欢乐的，欢庆的 The atmosphere was festive and jolly. 气氛喜庆欢乐。 John was obviously in a festive mood. 约翰显然喜气洋洋的。 2. festive occasion CELEBRATEa day when you celebrate something special such as a birthday 节庆场合；纪念活动 Examples from the Corpus festive occasion• The Great Hall had been specially prepared for the festive occasion.• The harvest, or vintage, is a family festive occasion.• It was a festive occasion and the group had baked its own Communion bread.• In Bali a cremation is a festive occasion, lavish and expensive. 3. the festive season/period/holiday RRCthe period around Christmas 圣诞节期间 Examples from the Corpus the festive season/period/holiday• The Chief Executive's Management Group have agreed that the same approach should be adopted for the festive season 1991/92.• River Island women's range has already got party dresses in for the festive season.• She was furious that the work could not be done during the festive season.• With every good wish for the festive season and the New Year ahead.• We will always be grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked during the festive season, as well as all year round.• The food smelled good to her, reflecting the festive holiday preparation. 4 [only before noun] relating to Christmas 圣诞节的 festive cheer 圣诞节的欢乐气氛 festive gifts 圣诞节礼物 Examples from the Corpus festive• The mood was happy and festive.• If he added a bottle of wine, the occasion would be quite festive.• It makes the festival compact and accessible and gives the entire city a festive air.• Gearing up for the holidays, Matthes and crew are already contemplating the construction of several festive and regionally specific gingerbread houses.• Some owned festive carts equipped with handles and huge aluminum wheels.• Beautiful huge handmade ceramic pots add to the festive decor.• Fondue is an easy and festive dish for a party.• But the results of the Christmas consumer test will give new heart to anyone browned off by the festive ripoff syndrome.• The most festive show in town.• They've been coming here for over 60 years and even a recession won't spoil the festive spirit. festive mood• For the 1991 elections, the polling station in Lalmatia Girls High School had been in a festive mood.• Richmond, you might say, is in festive mood, and the whole country can benefit from that. (1600-1700) Latin festivus, from festum “ceremony of celebration” |
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