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).
雙語例句
1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
我只想祝福你圣誕快樂。
來自柯林斯例句
2. It hasn't stopped the British Navy proceeding on its merry way.
這沒有阻止英國海軍繼續(xù)得意揚(yáng)揚(yáng)地前進(jìn)的步伐。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.