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词根:convivial
adj.convivial 欢乐的;欢宴的;酒宴的
n.conviviality 欢乐;高兴;宴乐;宴饮交际
Adverb
1. in a convivial manner;
"`Let's go and have a drink,' she said convivially"
Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com- + vivere to live — more at quick >entry 1
The first known use of convivial was circa 1668
convolvulusnoun
any of a genus of trailing or twining herbs and shrubs that are related to the morning glories
convolvulusnoun
any of a genus of trailing or twining herbs and shrubs that are related to the morning glories
convolutionnoun
one of the uneven ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum of higher mammals
convolutedadjective
folded or curved in twisted windingsespecially: having convolutions
complicated in form : intricate
convoluted phrasing
convokeverb
to call together to a meeting
convocationnoun
an assembly of persons called together to a meeting
convivialadjective
of, relating to, or fond of food, drink, merrymaking, and good company
1 After the “family photo” group shot, the other leaders convivially walked down the narrow Sicilian streets to their luncheon.
2 In “Lawn Party,” thirteen guests mingle convivially outside a shingled golden-brown country house.
3 Let's and have a drink,'she said convivially.
‘我们去喝点酒. ’ 她欢快地说.
4 Once, I remember, he came to town, and dropped in at the close of a party rather convivially inclined, in the Old London Coffee House.
5 I flatter myself that convivially, at least, my small D.M., carved in impenetrable oak, will go down to posterity in rather distinguished company!
6 Again Rutley chuckled, chuckled convivially, for evidently the softening influence of the liquor relaxed his tensely attuned nerves.
7 What I’ve learned is that it is always served family-style in an otherwise very formal society, the platter passed around convivially, indicating that a guest is truly considered family.
8 He'd never in his life taken a drink, except convivially, and then he took as little as would pass muster.
9 He lived close to the hotel, and dined there when he felt convivially disposed.
10 Why, in that large and convivially excited audience, there was not, while he spoke, a wandering eye—not a pulse or a breath that was not held absolutely captive.
11 The vibe is decidedly playful and hip, drawing a youthful and artsy crowd who lingers over coffee or wine in the convivial lounge before chatting with the concierge, who’ll gladly offer insider tips on the best exhibitions in town.
12 Joseph pushed back his chair with considerable vigour, and passed the back of his hand convivially across his moustache.
13 After the labours of the week they were having a little "fling" on Saturday night—convivially, yet in all reasonable temperance.
14 Several porches around the home are perfect for quiet tête-à-têtes, while the kitchen, the living room and the library/TV den all spill out onto a spacious bluestone terrace for convivial indoor-outdoor relaxing and entertaining.
15 After the feast, which passed pleasantly and convivially, compliments being freely exchanged, and healths drunk in Liliputian cups of sake, the commissioners expressed great anxiety about the proposed visit of the Commodore to Yedo.
16 By eight o'clock we began to feel somewhat more convivially disposed; and before nine, the decanters were performing a quick-step round the table, in a fashion very exhilarating and very jovial to look at.
17 There was furniture to be moved: The tables, in the past convivially cheek-by-jowl, have been sedately spaced to the 50% capacity currently allowed outdoors.
18 In that picture he is standing off to the side and the others are chatting convivially.
19 In the company of Irish compatriots, Beckett was more convivially Sam.
20 As late as August 1864, on the visit to Halifax of some Canadian delegates, he had been convivially eloquent in favour of union.
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