1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vivere "to live" (see vital). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.
实用例句
1. The atmosphere was quite convivial.
气氛非常轻松愉快。来自辞典例句
2. St Clare was invited out to a convivial party.
圣?克莱亚应邀去赴一个宴会.来自辞典例句
3. The three spend a convivial evening together.
3人一道度过了一个欢乐的夜晚.来自辞典例句
4. Fahmy was transparent and subtle, convivial and abrasive.
法赫米这个人既开朗又含蓄, 善于交际而又喜欢磨人.来自辞典例句
5. Fahmy was at once transparent and subtle , convivial and abrasive, suave and prickly.
