| 词汇 | jolly |
| 释义 | jolly Theme: INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL mod. alcohol intoxicated; tipsy.Everybody was jolly and singing by the time the food arrived.Kelly was a little too jolly, and her sister told her to slow down. jolly 1. adjective drunk. Originally euphemistic, then colloquial UK, 1652 2. adverb very, exceedingly UK, 1838 3. noun 1 a good time; an pleasant excursion; a party. An abbreviation of 'jollification' UK, 1905. 2 a Royal Marine. The Royal Marines are known as 'the Jollies' UK, 1825. 3 in horse race betting, the favourite UK, 1991 4. verb to treat a person with such positive cheeriness that a state of a good humour is encouraged or maintained UK, 1865 jolly along jolly sb/sth along BrE to make someone feel more cheerful, by talking to them in a friendly and encouraging way, especially so that they enjoy themselves or do something that you want them to do: She tried to jolly him along a bit and get him to join in with the others.jolly things along Just go back and jolly things along and tell everyone what a great trip they're going to have. jolly up 1. jolly up sth • jolly sth up BrE old-fashioned to make a place or event more attractive, exciting, and enjoyable: A couple of bands were hired to jolly up the celebrations.■ SIMILAR TO: brighten up, liven up2. jolly sb up • jolly up sb BrE old-fashioned to make someone feel more cheerful: Nina visits the hospital every week to chat to the patients, just to jolly them up a bit. "You and Jim look as if you need jollying up," Albert said. "Let's go out for a drink."■ SIMILAR TO: cheer up get (one's) jolliesTo seek out, indulge in, or enjoy something fun or pleasurable. The term usually hints at a certain degree of perverse satisfaction. Primarily heard in UK. The restless teenagers got their jollies by throwing rocks at passing cars. jolly (someone) alongTo encourage someone (to do something), especially in a positive, cheerful manner. I was getting disheartened writing my first novel, but my husband jollied me along to finish it. jolly (someone) into (doing) (something)To persuade or encourage someone to do something, especially in a positive, cheerful manner. I was getting disheartened writing my first novel, but my husband jollied me into finishing it. I'd been feeling pretty low after my breakup with Tina, so I'm glad my friends jollied me into a weekend away in Los Vegas. jolly (someone) upTo make (someone) happier or more cheerful; to cheer (someone) up. My mom tried jollying us up by taking us out for pizza after our team lost the championship. After his divorce, we all thought Ted could do with some jollying up. be jolly hockey sticksTo act or speak in an enthusiastic but disingenuous or irritating way, especially when one is of a high social class. Lady Cartwright is always jolly hockey sticks, so I don't trust a word she says. I don't have the patience to be around people who are jolly hockey sticks all the time. (jolly) good showA phrase of approval said to someone after they have done something. Primarily heard in UK. Jolly good show, Reginald! You did a fine job on the piano. jolly goodExcellent; well done; I approve. Sometimes hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. Primarily heard in UK. A: "I'll be moving to London in the autumn to start my university course." B: "Jolly good! You're parents would be so proud." A: "I'm going to reboot the system now so it can install the updates." B: "Jolly good. Let's go get some lunch while we wait for it to come back online." We all had a jolly good time picking blackberries at her grandfather's estate. jolly wellUsed before a verb to emphasize that the speaker is upset, angry, or irritated. Primarily heard in UK. You jolly well knew that I have trouble trusting people, and yet you deliberately deceived me! If that's your attitude, then you can jolly well look for another job. jolly ˈgood!(old-fashioned, British English, spoken) used to show that you approve of something that somebody has just said: So you and Alan are going away for the weekend, are you? Jolly good.ˈjolly well(old-fashioned, British English) used to emphasize a statement when you are annoyed about something: If you don’t come now, you can jolly well walk home!jollies n. a charge or thrill; a sexual thrill; kick. He got his jollies from skin flicks. jolly mod. alcohol intoxicated; tipsy. Kelly was a little too jolly, and her sister told her to slow down. jolly-well mod. certainly. You jolly-well better be there on time. |
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