Definitions
n. A feeling of great happiness
喜悦；欢乐
n. A person or thing that brings great happiness
令人高兴的人或事
Example
The children jumped for joy when the snow began.
开始下雪时，孩子们高兴得跳了起来。
Community gardens can bring joy to residents while strengthening social connections and encouraging healthier lifestyles.
社区花园既能给居民带来欢乐，也能加强社会联系并鼓励更健康的生活方式。
Collocations
- bring joy
- jump for joy
- tears of joy
- the joys of parenthood
Word family
- joyful (adj.)
- joyfully (adv.)
- joyous (adj.)
Synonyms
- delight
- happiness
Antonyms
- sorrow
- misery
Usage tip
表喜悦通常不可数；表乐事可数，如a joy。
FAQ
- What does joy mean?
- A feeling of great happiness A person or thing that brings great happiness
- How is joy pronounced?
- UK /dʒɔɪ/, US /dʒɔɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
