1. be full of the joys of spring 非常高兴;欢快 He bounced into the office, full of the joys of spring. 他兴高采烈地蹦跳着进了办公室。 2. like a dog with two tails 非常开心 When Paul won the first prize he was like a dog with two tails. 保罗获得了一等奖,他高兴坏了。
3. have a whale of a time 玩得非常痛快;过得非常愉快 We had a whale of a time on holiday. 假期里我们玩得非常痛快。 4. be on cloud nine 异常兴奋;乐不可支 "Was Helen pleased about getting that job?" "Pleased? She was on cloud nine!" “海伦得到那份工作高兴吗?”“岂止是高兴?她简直飘飘然了!” 5. tickled pink 高兴极了 I was tickled pink to be invited. 能获得邀请我真是高兴死了。
9. be over the moon 非常高兴,非常快活 She was over the moon about/with her new bike. 她有了辆新自行车,快乐极了。 10. in seventh heaven 极其高兴的 I’m sure you’ll be in seventh heaven when you get your first salary. 我保证你拿到第一个月工资时的心情肯定是兴奋至极的。