A halcyon time is a time in the past that was peaceful or happy.
例句
It was all a far cry from those halcyon days in 1990, when he won three tournaments on the European tour.这和1990年的那些美好时光大不相同,当时他在欧洲巡回赛中赢得了3场锦标赛。
英汉词典释义
adj.
平静的,太平的,幸福的
a halcyon sea寂寂的海洋Those were the halcyon days of Athens (fifth century BC) when she produced her finest poetry and drama, architecture and sculpture.公元5世纪为雅典的太平盛世。雅典最优秀的诗歌、戏剧、建筑和雕刻均产生于这一时期。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves
Adjective
1. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity;
"a halcyon atmosphere"
2. marked by peace and prosperity;
"a golden era""the halcyon days of the clipper trade"