英语词源
- merry-andrew (n.)
- "a buffoon; a zany; a jack-pudding" [Johnson], originally "mountebank's assistant," 1670s, from merry + masc. proper name Andrew, but there is no certain identification with an individual.
权威例句
- 1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
- 我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。
- 2. The phantom of the merry-go-round is just a local superstition.
- 旋转木马的幽灵只不过是当地的迷信说法。
- 3. 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。
- 4. 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。
- 5. Merry Christmas, everyone.
- 祝大家圣诞快乐！