1. Merry 词源:古英语myrge(愉悦的) 语义特征:强调热闹、外向的欢乐 典型搭配:Christmas-related(merry Christmas);集体活动(merry crowd) 文体色彩:传统/节日用语 例:The merry laughter of children echoed through the hall.
2. Blithe 词源:古英语blīthe(温柔的) 语义特征:无忧无虑的轻松愉悦 典型搭配:自然场景(blithe spirit);不经意的态度(blithe disregard) 文体色彩:文学性较强 例:She moved with blithe grace through the sunlit meadow.
3. Jocund 词源:拉丁语iucundus(愉快的) 语义特征:文雅的、温和的愉悦 典型搭配:诗歌用语(jocund song);得体社交(jocun ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)500
【Merry】 , 【blithe】 , 【jocund】 , 【jovial】 , 【jolly】 mean indicating or showing high spirits or lightheartedness often in play and laughter.
【Merry】 implies a gay, cheerful temper or mood and uninhibited enjoyment of frolic, festivity, or fun of any sort.
【Blithe】 carries a stronger implication of freshness, buoyancy, and lightheartedness than 【merry】 ; it usually suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety.
【Jocund】 heightens the implication of gladness and usually also connotes liveliness, exhilaration of spirits, or elation.
【Jovial】 connotes especially good-fellowship or conviviality.
【Jolly】 often suggests higher spirits than 【jovial】 and an even more manifest attempt to keep others laughing (as by jesting, bantering, and playing tricks).