happyhap•py /'hæpɪ/

adj

1. (感到)愉快的，高兴的

• a happy smile 愉快的微笑

• I was happy at the news of her return. 听到她回来的消息我感到很高兴。

2. 幸福的；幸运的

• Their marriage proved to be very happy. 他们的婚姻非常美满。

3. 满足的；满意的

• I am not happy with his explanation. 我对他的解释不满意。

4. (指语言或行为)得体的,恰当的

• a happy idea 一个好主意

5. [用于祝词] 快乐的

• Happy birthday to you! 祝你生日快乐!

词组a happy medium 折中，中庸

• find a happy medium 寻找一个折中的办法

as happy as a lark 极为快乐 the happy event 婴儿出世；弄璋(或弄瓦)之喜