单词 | not happy |
释义 | > as lemmasnot (at all, etc.) happy P7. to be happy (about, with): to be content or satisfied (with or about something). Frequently in negative constructions, as not (at all, etc.) happy, usually indicating substantial dissatisfaction; cf. not adv. 10b. ΚΠ 1829 London Encycl. XVII. 301/1 The greater part of their time is spent in diversions; and however miserable their manner of life may seem to us, they are quite happy with it. 1860 F. Wilford Play & Earnest vii. 314 I wanted to tell you I'm not happy about him at all; the letters I've had from him lately have been written in such a melancholy sort of way. 1925 M. Moore Let. 29 Dec. in Sel. Lett. (1997) 220 I will be frank in saying that there are some things that I am not happy about, but they have not yet made me heart-sick. 1947 People 22 June 7/5 The receiving club were not at all happy about this. 1969 J. Ross Deadest Thing you ever Saw xiv. 117 If you are happy, David, then so am I. 2007 Hello! 17 July 76/1 Taxpayers may not be happy about paying for the safety of young ladies who may never become royal. < as lemmas |
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