festive

adj.

1. 节日的；喜庆的；欢乐的
   typical of a special event or celebration
   1. a festive occasion
      喜庆场合
   2. The whole town is in festive mood .
      全城喜气洋洋。
2. 圣诞节的
   connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas
   1. the festive season/period
      圣诞节 / 期间
   2. festive decorations
      圣诞节装饰

1. ADJ-GRADED 喜庆的;欢乐的;充满节日气氛的
   Something that is festive is special, colourful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration.
   1. The town has a festive holiday atmosphere...
      镇子上充盈着一种节日的喜庆气氛。
   2. The Captain's Party on Saturday evening is the cruise's most festive event.
      周六晚上的船长晚会是游轮上最喜庆的活动。
2. ADJ 与节日有关的;与节庆有关的;(尤指)与圣诞节有关的
   Festive means relating to a holiday or celebration, especially Christmas.
   1. The factory was due to shut for the festive period...
      节日期间工厂将关门。
   2. The government's armed forces have halved their strength for the festive break.
      由于节日休假，政府武装部队人数减半。

1. The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
   这一餐使整个场合有了近乎节日般的喜庆氛围。
2. Beneath the festive mood there is an underlying apprehension.
   在喜庆的背后存在着隐忧。
3. Festive paper decorations had been hung from the ceiling.
   喜庆的彩纸已经挂在天花板上。
4. In the heart of the Anatolian steppe, dervishes still whirl on festive occasions in mystic union with God
   在安纳托利亚大草原的深处，与真主神秘会合的庆祝场合，仍然会有托钵僧旋转起舞的身影。
5. The town has a festive holiday atmosphere
   镇子上充盈着一种节日的喜庆气氛。
6. The Captain's Party on Saturday evening is the cruise's most festive event.
   周六晚上的船长晚会是游轮上最喜庆的活动。
7. The factory was due to shut for the festive period
   节日期间工厂将关门。
8. The government's armed forces have halved their strength for the festive break.
   由于节日休假，政府武装部队人数减半。
9. For many of us, the festive season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.
   对我们很多人来说，圣诞期间可能是一年中压力最大的时候。
10. Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive
    尽管一直在下雨，气氛却相当友好欢快。
11. Wearing red to celebrate the new year is very festive.
    过年穿红色很喜兴。
12. The temple of heaven was magnificently decked out for the festive occasion.
    节日的天坛打扮得格外壮丽。
13. The entire capital was permeated with a festive atmosphere.
    整个首都沉浸在节日的欢乐气氛中。
14. We always get together on festive days.
    节日时际我们一般都在一起聚会。
15. When we had more time, my tray became more festive.
    当我们有了更多的时间，我的早餐托盘上就变得更加具有喜庆色彩。
16. Estee created a very warm, welcoming and festive party for the couple.
    Estee则给这对新人策划了一个温馨喜庆的欢迎派对。
17. The town is full of festive atmosphere one week before Christmas Day.
    圣诞节前一周，小镇上就充满了节日的气氛。
18. Our house looks very festive with its colored lights and Christmas tree in December.
    我们的房屋在十二月装饰了彩色灯泡和圣诞树使它有了节日的气氛。
19. With all the festive colorful commercialization you felt lost in the commodification of a people.
    在色彩缤纷节日般的商业化气氛中，一个民族变成了一件商品，你对此怎能不感到茫然。
20. Decorations had been hung but it did not look particularly festive.
    装饰品都挂上了，只是看起来不怎么有节日气氛。
21. The bright clear weather and the joy of bringing in the harvest make for a festive happy atmosphere.
    清爽的气候和收获的欢乐给节日营造出欢乐的气氛。
22. The crowds, flags, colored silks, fresh flowers and lamps formed a beautiful festive ocean.
    人群、旗帜、彩绸、鲜花和灯饰汇成了喜庆的锦绣海洋。
23. Summer is such a festive time of year.
    夏季时一年中喜庆的季候。
24. Today, on this festive day.
    在今天这个欢庆的日子里。
25. You're guaranteed a bright and festive holiday with our Holiday Candle Holders.
    我们的假日烛台保证能让你有一个光明愉快的节日假期。
26. Christmas is a festive time, especially for children.
    圣诞节是个欢快的时光，对孩子们来说尤其如此。
27. Your presence adds, much to our festive joy.
    你们的光临，增加了我们节日的欢乐。
28. Here's everything you need to make your upcoming baby shower as festive and memorable as possible!
    这里的一切您需要，使您的即将到来的婴儿洗澡，作为节日和值得纪念的尽可能！
29. Many lanterns and toys appeared. Everywhere the sound of festive horns could be heard.
    市面上突然出现了许多灯笼、玩具和爆竹，到处可以听见喇叭的声音。
30. This is wonderful timing, coming at such a festive time of the year.
    这是一个美妙的时刻，在这样一个年度的节日时节。

adj

1. offering fun and gaiety
   1. a festive (or festal) occasion
   2. gay and exciting night life
   3. a merry evening

   Synonym:    gayfestalmerry