festive

英 [ˈfestɪv]

美 [ˈfestɪv]

adj.  节日的; 喜庆的; 欢乐的; 圣诞节的

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Collins.1 / BNC.10122 / COCA.10117

牛津词典

adj.

• 节日的；喜庆的；欢乐的
  typical of a special event or celebration
  1. a festive occasion
     喜庆场合
  2. The whole town is in festive mood .
     全城喜气洋洋。
• 圣诞节的
  connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas
  1. the festive season/period
     圣诞节 / 期间
  2. festive decorations
     圣诞节装饰

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 喜庆的;欢乐的;充满节日气氛的
  Something that isfestiveis special, colourful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration.
  1. The town has a festive holiday atmosphere...
     镇子上充盈着一种节日的喜庆气氛。
  2. The Captain's Party on Saturday evening is the cruise's most festive event.
     周六晚上的船长晚会是游轮上最喜庆的活动。
• ADJ 与节日有关的;与节庆有关的;(尤指)与圣诞节有关的
  Festivemeans relating to a holiday or celebration, especially Christmas.
  1. The factory was due to shut for the festive period...
     节日期间工厂将关门。
  2. The government's armed forces have halved their strength for the festive break.
     由于节日休假，政府武装部队人数减半。

英英释义

adj

• offering fun and gaiety
  1. a festive (or festal) occasion
  2. gay and exciting night life
  3. a merry evening
  Synonym:gayfestalmerry

双语例句

• Our house looks very festive with its colored lights and Christmas tree in December.
  我们的房屋在十二月装饰了彩色灯泡和圣诞树使它有了节日的气氛。
• You're guaranteed a bright and festive holiday with our Holiday Candle Holders.
  我们的假日烛台保证能让你有一个光明愉快的节日假期。
• This is wonderful timing, coming at such a festive time of the year.
  这是一个美妙的时刻，在这样一个年度的节日时节。
• Christmas is a festive time, especially for children.
  圣诞节是个欢快的时光，对孩子们来说尤其如此。
• The Captain's Party on Saturday evening is the cruise's most festive event.
  周六晚上的船长晚会是游轮上最喜庆的活动。
• Summer is such a festive time of year.
  夏季时一年中喜庆的季候。
• Estee created a very warm, welcoming and festive party for the couple.
  Estee则给这对新人策划了一个温馨喜庆的欢迎派对。
• For many of us, the festive season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.
  对我们很多人来说，圣诞期间可能是一年中压力最大的时候。
• Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive
  尽管一直在下雨，气氛却相当友好欢快。
• Decorations had been hung but it did not look particularly festive.
  装饰品都挂上了，只是看起来不怎么有节日气氛。