1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vivere "to live" (see vital). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The atmosphere was quite convivial.
氣氛非常輕松愉快。
來(lái)自辭典例句
2. St Clare was invited out to a convivial party.
圣?克萊亞應(yīng)邀去赴一個(gè)宴會(huì).
來(lái)自辭典例句
3. The three spend a convivial evening together.
3人一道度過(guò)了一個(gè)歡樂的夜晚.
來(lái)自辭典例句
4. Fahmy was transparent and subtle, convivial and abrasive.
法赫米這個(gè)人既開朗又含蓄, 善于交際而又喜歡磨人.
來(lái)自辭典例句
5. Fahmy was at once transparent and subtle , convivial and abrasive, suave and prickly.