delight

• 指极大的快乐、喜悦或满足感，也指能带来这种感受的事物。

A noun referring to a feeling of great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction, or something that causes such a feeling.

1. Great pleasure or joyA2formal

   A feeling of extreme happiness or satisfaction.

   喜悦

   • The children screamed with delight when they saw the presents.
   • She took great delight in reading classic novels.
   • His face lit up with delight at the surprise party.

   同义词blisselationenjoymenteuphoriagleegratificationhappinessjoyjubilationpleasurerapturesatisfaction

   反义词anguishdespairgriefmiserysorrowwoe

2. Something that gives pleasureB1formal

   A person or thing that causes great enjoyment or happiness.

   乐事

   • The garden is a delight to visit in spring.
   • Her performance was a pure delight for the audience.
   • The old town is a delight for history lovers.

   同义词blessingenjoymentgratificationjoypleasurethrilltreat

   反义词baneboredisappointmenteyesorenuisance

• 动词，表示使某人感到极大的愉快、喜悦或满足，也表示从某事物中获得极大的乐趣。

A verb used to express the act of giving great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction to someone, or to take great pleasure in something.

1. Please greatlyB1formal

   To cause someone to feel great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

   使高兴

   • The surprise party delighted the birthday girl.
   • Her performance delighted the entire audience.
   • The news of his promotion delighted his family.

   同义词captivatecharmenchantenthrallgladdenpleaseravishthrill

   反义词annoydispleasedissatisfyirkoffend

2. Take pleasure inB2formal

   To find enjoyment or satisfaction in doing something.

   乐于

   • She delights in reading classic literature.
   • He delights in making others laugh.
   • The children delighted in playing in the snow.

   同义词appreciateenjoyluxuriaterelishrevelsavor

   反义词annoydispleaseirritateoffend