| 词组 | jolly |
| 释义 | jolly [jollied, jollied, jollying] jolly along jolly sb/sth along BrE to make someone feel more cheerful, by talking to them in a friendly and encouraging way, especially so that they enjoy themselves or do something that you want them to do: ▪ She tried to jolly him along a bit and get him to join in with the others. jolly things along ▪ Just go back and jolly things along and tell everyone what a great trip they're going to have. jolly up 1. jolly up sth • jolly sth up BrE old-fashioned to make a place or event more attractive, exciting, and enjoyable: ▪ A couple of bands were hired to jolly up the celebrations. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑brighten up, ↑liven up 2. jolly sb up • jolly up sb BrE old-fashioned to make someone feel more cheerful: ▪ Nina visits the hospital every week to chat to the patients, just to jolly them up a bit. ▪ "You and Jim look as if you need jollying up," Albert said. "Let's go out for a drink." ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑cheer up |
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