1729, from merry (adj.) + go-round. Figurative use by 1838. Merry-totter (mid-15c.) was a Middle English name for a swing or see-saw. Also compare merry-go-down "strong ale" (c. 1500); merry-go-sorry "a mix of joy and sorrow" (1590s).
1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。
来自柯林斯例句
2. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.
1729, from merry (adj.) + go-round. Figurative use by 1838. Merry-totter (mid-15c.) was a Middle English name for a swing or see-saw. Also compare merry-go-down "strong ale" (c. 1500); merry-go-sorry "a mix of joy and sorrow" (1590s).
双语例句
1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。
来自柯林斯例句
2. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.