| 释义 |
rev·el /ˈrevəl/ vi. | vt. | n.
I (-el(l)ed; -el·(l)ing)
❶ vi.
1. 陶醉，着迷；饱尝 (in)
revel in one's success 陶醉于成功
revel in work (sports, country life) 醉心于工作(运动，乡间生活)
a detective novel in which everyone revels 人人都会着迷的一本侦探小说
revel in the bright sunshine 尽情享受明媚的阳光
revel in sb.'s unhappiness 尽情以某人的不幸为乐
2. 作乐，狂欢；欢宴；痛饮
They were drinking and revel(l)ing all night. 他们彻夜痛饮狂欢。
❷ vt.
在狂欢中耗费(金钱、时间等)(away)
They revel(l)ed the night away. 他们彻夜狂欢。
II n.
作乐，狂欢；欢宴；痛饮；[常作 revels](喧闹的)喜庆狂欢活动
The revels began. 狂欢开始了。
the National Day revels 国庆狂欢活动
[< OFr reveler to be merry, noisy < L rebellāre to revolt; 见 REBEL] |