hilarity
hilarity
[hɪˈlarɪti]
noun
[hɪˈlarɪti]
noun
- [mass noun]extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter
（尤指由笑声表达的）极度快乐
his incredulous expression was the cause of much hilarity.
他那怀疑的神情引人大笑。
■boisterous merriment
欢闹，狂欢
the noisy hilarity of the streets.
街上的狂欢。
- late Middle English (in the sense 'cheerfulness'): from French hilarité, from Latin hilaritas 'cheerfulness, merriment', from hilaris (see hilarious)
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