happy and cheerful 愉快的；高兴的 a merry grin 愉快的笑
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc1A merry crowd of villagers watched the proceedings. 一群快乐的村民观看了比赛。 HIs face was round and his eyes were merry. 他的脸是圆的，眼睛是快乐的。
- Merry Christmas
used at Christmas to say that you hope that somebody has a pleasant holiday （圣诞节祝贺语）圣诞快乐 - (especially British English, informal)
slightly drunk 微醺 I was merry after only a glass of champagne. 只喝了一杯香槟，我就开心了。 We had a few drinks and all got quite merry. 我们喝了几杯，都很开心。
Word OriginOld English myrige ‘pleasing, delightful’, of Germanic origin; related to mirth.
Idioms
eat, drink and be merry
- (saying)
said to encourage somebody to enjoy life now, while they can, and not to think of the future 行乐要及时
lead somebody a (merry) dance
- (British English, informal)
to cause somebody a lot of trouble or worry 给某人造成许多麻烦（或忧虑）
make merry
- (old-fashioned)
to enjoy yourself by singing, laughing, drinking, etc. 行乐；宴乐
the more the merrier
play (merry) hell with something/somebody
- (British English, informal)
to affect something/somebody badly 对…造成严重影响；严重损害… Driving on these rough roads has played hell with my tyres. 在这些崎岖不平的道路上开车让我的轮胎受不了。