convivial

英 [kən'vɪvɪəl]美 [kən'vɪvɪəl]
  • adj. 欢乐的；欢宴的；酒宴的
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中文词源

convivial 欢快友好的

con-, 强调。-viv, 生命，词源同vivacity, vital.

英文词源

convivial
convivial: see vivid
convivial (adj.)
1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vivere "to live" (see vital). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.

双语例句

1. The atmosphere was quite convivial.
气氛非常轻松愉快。
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2. St Clare was invited out to a convivial party.
圣?克莱亚应邀去赴一个宴会.
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3. The three spend a convivial evening together.
3人一道度过了一个欢乐的夜晚.
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4. Fahmy was transparent and subtle, convivial and abrasive.
法赫米这个人既开朗又含蓄, 善于交际而又喜欢磨人.
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5. Fahmy was at once transparent and subtle , convivial and abrasive, suave and prickly.
法赫米这个人既开朗又阴沉,善于交际而又喜欢磨人, 说话和蔼而又带刺.
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