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delighted

UK //dɪˈlaɪtɪd//US //dɪˈlaɪtɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'deliten',来自古法语 'delitier',最终源于拉丁语 'delectare'(使高兴)。

adjective

❶ 感到非常高兴或满足的,通常因为某件好事发生或得到想要的东西。

“She was delighted with her birthday present.”

(她对生日礼物感到非常高兴。)

“We are delighted to announce the birth of our son.”

(我们很高兴地宣布儿子的出生。)

同义词:pleased, happy, joyful, thrilled, overjoyed

常见短语

be delighted to — 表示非常乐意做某事,常用于正式或礼貌的场合。

“I'd be delighted to attend your wedding.”

(我很乐意参加你的婚礼。)