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jovial

/ˈdʒoʊviəl/

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1 · adjective

cheerful and friendly

快乐友善的

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Their jovial host welcomed every guest at the door.
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那位和蔼开朗的主人在门口迎接每位客人。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊviəl/

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