cheerful
- adj.快乐的;高兴的;兴高采烈的;令人愉快的
派生词： cheerfully adv.;cheerfulness n.
cheer v.欢呼 + -ful 形容词后缀
cheerfuladj.
快乐的；高兴的；兴高采烈的
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're not your usual cheerful self today.
你今天不像往常那么快快乐乐的。
a cheerful, hard-working employee
快快乐乐勤奋工作的雇员
a cheerful smile/voice
欢快的微笑 / 说话声
令人愉快的
giving you a feeling of happiness
a bright, cheerful restaurant
明亮宜人的餐馆
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours
用亮丽色彩涂饰一新的墙壁
a chatty, cheerful letter
一封令人愉快的拉家常的信
to laugh/nod/whistle cheerfully
欢快地笑 / 点头 / 吹口哨
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to) .
他说那话时我真想把他宰了。
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so) .
她坦然承认她毫无经验。
All these words describe people who feel happy and show this in their behaviour.以上各词均形容人快乐的心情和这种心情的表露。
happy and showing it in your behaviour or expression指快乐的、高兴的、兴高采烈的：
a cheerful, hard-working employee
快快乐乐、勤奋工作的雇员
(of a person or their expression) cheerful and lively指人或神色快活而生气勃勃：
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
他感到兴高采烈，浑身充满活力。
When describing people, bright is used in the phrase bright and cheerful or after the verbs be/feel . |
You can say a cheerful boy/girl but a bright boy/girl is intelligent, not cheerful. |
( informal ) (of a person or their manner) cheerful指人或举止欢快起劲：
The telephonist at the other end was cheery and casual.
那一端的接线员欢快而轻松。
( rather informal ) (of a person or their manner) cheerful指人或举止高兴的、兴高采烈的：
The manager was fat and jolly.
经理胖乎乎乐呵呵的。
( literary ) (of a person or their manner) cheerful指人或举止欢乐：
A merry crowd of villagers watched the proceedings.
一群兴高采烈的村民观看了仪式。
All these words describe sb's manner, appearance or behaviour more than their inner feelings. Jolly and merry can sound slightly old-fashioned. Jolly people are often large and fat; cheery people can be any shape or size. |
(of a person) feeling happy so that you behave well to other people, usually because sth good has happened to you指人心情、情绪好：
He was not in a good mood that day.
他那天心情不好。
cheerful
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ADJ-GRADED 欢快的;高兴的;兴高采烈的
Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.They are both very cheerful in spite of their colds...
他们俩虽然感冒了，可都兴高采烈的。
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'We've come with good news,' Pat said cheerfully...
“我们带来了好消息，”帕特兴高采烈地说。
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I remember this extraordinary man with particular affection for his unfailing cheerfulness.
我记得这个与众不同的人，他总是一幅乐呵呵的样子，让我特别有好感。
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ADJ-GRADED 令人愉快的;令人开心的
Something that is cheerful is pleasant and makes you feel happy.The nursery is bright and cheerful, with plenty of toys.
托儿所明亮宜人，还有许多玩具。
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ADJ-GRADED 乐观的;开朗的;满不在乎的
If you describe someone's attitude as cheerful, you mean they are not worried about something, and you think that they should be.There is little evidence to support many of Mr Will's cheerful assumptions.
没有多少证据能支持威尔先生的那些乐观设想。
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...cheerfully ignoring medical advice which could have prolonged his life.
毫不理会本可以延长他寿命的医嘱
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This restaurant has a cheerful atmosphere .
这家餐厅有一种令人愉快的气氛。
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These are thoughtful , cheerful gifts sure to please .
这些都是体贴、令人愉快的礼物，一定会讨人喜欢。
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This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint .
这个房间油漆一下就会显得更加悦目。
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You 're not your usual cheerful self today .
你今天不像往常那么快快乐乐的。
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Why are you so bright and cheerful today ?
你今天怎么这么高兴？
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He felt homesick , but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful .
他很想家，但却竭力表现得很高兴。
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She 's had a lot of problems since her husband died but she seems quite cheerful , all things considered .
自从丈夫死后，她面临很多困难，但总的来说她看上去情绪还是挺乐观的。
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We found a cheap and cheerful cafe .
我们找到了一家价格低廉、环境宜人的咖啡馆。
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He 's changed since he came back — he seems positively cheerful
他回来后变了个样，看起来确实很高兴。
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There is little evidence to support many of Mr Will 's cheerful assumptions .
没有多少证据能支持威尔先生的那些乐观设想。
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I am happy and free , in good health , gay and cheerful .
我快活自由，身体健康，积极乐观。
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She was somehow able to look sad and cheerful at the same time .
她能够做出又悲又喜的神情。
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There was a good deal of cheerful bustle .
曾有过好一阵欢闹。
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He was charming , cheerful , and graceful under pressure .
他在重压之下依然开朗迷人，风度优雅。
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Jack sounded quite cheerful about the idea .
杰克好像对这个想法很高兴。
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As soon as you get some food inside you , you 'll feel more cheerful . Just you wait .
吃点儿东西你就会打起精神的。等着瞧吧。
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The nursery is bright and cheerful , with plenty of toys .
托儿所明亮宜人，还有许多玩具。
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I 'm a cheery sort of person , so I like cheerful tones .
我是个活泼类型的人，因此喜欢明亮的色调。
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He was always cheerful .
他总是兴高采烈的。
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Visitors remember a lean , cheerful figure on horseback urging on his men .
访客们记住了一个瘦削、乐观的人骑在马上为他的手下鼓劲。
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Smiles , nods , and cheerful faces added to the general gaiety .
微笑、点头和喜洋洋的脸庞使喜庆的气氛变得更浓了。
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A flock of birds was already warbling a cheerful morning chorus .
一群鸟儿已经齐声唱起了欢快的晨曲。
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Rodney was a cheerful , elegant and gregarious if rather contentious man .
罗德尼尽管非常喜欢与人争辩，却是个阳光、优雅、合群的人。
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They are both very cheerful in spite of their colds
他们俩虽然感冒了，可都兴高采烈的。
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I like cheerful , uplifting middle-of-the-road pop .
我喜欢曲调欢快而且令人振奋的大众流行音乐。
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I 'm no longer the apparently eternally cheerful chappy he remembers
我已经不是他记忆中那个似乎永远快乐无忧的人了。
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The cheerful room was panelled in pine .
那间敞亮宜人的房间装有松木护墙板。
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Josephine was bright , lively and cheerful .
约瑟芬聪明、活泼、开朗。
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He was a cheerful and uncomplaining travel companion .
他是一个乐观开朗从不抱怨的旅伴。
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I like the cheerful atmosphere of New Year 's Day .
我喜欢元旦的欢乐气氛。
多指客观事物令人愉悦的。
It had been a pleasant journey.
那是一次令人愉快的旅行。
She has a large and pleasant living room.
她家的客厅宽敞舒适。
既可指某事物令人开心的，也可指某人很讨人喜欢的。
We spent a most agreeable weekend together.
我们一起度过了一个非常愉快的周末。
Her boyfriend is an agreeable young man.
她男朋友是一个讨人喜欢的年轻男子。
形容某事物能令人愉悦或振奋精神的。
This is a cheerful pop song.
这是一首曲调欢快的流行歌曲。
This restaurant has a cheerful atmosphere.
这家餐厅有一种令人愉快的气氛。
指某事物令人心情舒畅的，多用于书面语中。
Children's Day is a joyful occasion for kids.
儿童节对孩子们来说是开心的时候。
The delegation brought a piece of joyful news.
代表团带来了一则令人高兴的消息。
同义词
pleasant agreeable joyful delightful cheery good nice frolic exuberant sunny upbeat perky gay delicious merry effervescent jolly worthwhile jocund welcome exultant joyous gleeful jubilant blithe magical primrose jaunty jovial sweet happy euphoric glad lovely jollier rapturous gorgeous attractive