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!”
I was tickled pink to be invited.
能获得邀请我真是高兴死了。
6. on top of the world 极度幸福
She was feeling on top of the world.
她感到自己是世界上最幸福的人。
I am happy as a clam living all by myself in this little house by the sea.
能一个人住在海边小屋我简直太高兴了。
8. buzzing 兴奋的,热切盼望的
I’m buzzing for the holidays. We’re going on a diving trip in Greece.
一想到度假我就好兴奋啊。我们将到希腊开始潜水之旅。
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。