merry-go-round

英 ['meriɡəu,raund] 美
  • n. 旋转木马
  • 一连串的繁忙活动

英文词源


merry-go-round (n.)
1729, from merry (adj.) + go-round. Figurative use by 1838. Merry-totter (mid-15c.) was a Middle English name for a swing or see-saw. Also compare merry-go-down "strong ale" (c. 1500); merry-go-sorry "a mix of joy and sorrow" (1590s).

双语例句


1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。

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2. It hasn't stopped the British Navy proceeding on its merry way.
这没有阻止英国海军继续得意扬扬地前进的步伐。

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3. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.
邻居们从对面来到他们这边,一起尽情欢乐。

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4. Merry Christmas, everyone.
祝大家圣诞快乐!

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5. He was much loved for his merry nature.
他快乐的天性很是招人喜欢。

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