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pleasure

UK //ˈpleʒə(r)//US //ˈpleʒər//

词源

源自中古英语 'plesir',来自古法语 'plaisir'(使高兴),最终源自拉丁语 'placere'(取悦)。

noun

❶ 指令人感到快乐、满足或享受的感觉或体验,常用于描述因某事带来的愉悦情绪。

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the winner.”

(我很高兴地宣布获胜者。)

“Reading is one of her greatest pleasures.”

(阅读是她最大的乐趣之一。)

❶ 指娱乐、消遣或享乐的活动,常用于描述休闲时的愉快体验。

“They went on a pleasure cruise around the island.”

(他们乘船环岛游玩。)

“The park is a popular place for pleasure and relaxation.”

(这个公园是休闲放松的热门去处。)

同义词:enjoyment, delight, joy, satisfaction, happiness

verb

❶ 使某人感到高兴或满足,通常用于正式或礼貌的场合。

“It pleases me to see you so happy.”

(看到你这么高兴让我很愉快。)

“She was pleased by the thoughtful gift.”

(这份贴心的礼物让她很高兴。)

同义词:delight, gratify, satisfy, cheer, gladden

常见短语

with pleasure — 表示乐意做某事,常用于回应请求或邀请,表达热情或礼貌。

“"Could you help me with this?" "With pleasure!"”

("你能帮我一下吗?" "非常乐意!")

at one's pleasure — 指按照某人的意愿或喜好,常用于正式或古老的表达中。

“The king could summon his advisors at his pleasure.”

(国王可以随时召见他的顾问。)