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de·light /dɪˈlaɪt/ n. | vt. | vi.
I n.
1. 高兴，愉快，快乐
He clapped his hands in delight. 他高兴地鼓掌。
To the teacher's great delight, all his students passed the examination. 使教师大为高兴的是，他的学生全部考试及格。
She looked at me with delight. 她喜悦地看着我。
Music gives delight to many people. 音乐给许多人以快乐的享受。
He takes (a) delight in teasing his little sister. 他以逗弄他的小妹妹为乐。
2. 使人高兴的东西(或人)；乐事；乐趣
The book is a delight to read. 这本书读来极有兴味。
Singing is her delight. 唱歌是她的爱好。
the winter delights 冬季的乐事
3. 〈古〉〈诗〉可爱性，趣味
II ❶ vt.
使高兴，使愉快，使快乐
On their recent tour of England the team delighted British rugby crowds. 球队在最近访问英国期间使英国橄榄球观众欣喜不已。
She was delighted with the award. 她因得奖而喜气洋洋。
We were delighted at (或 by) your success. 我们为你的成功而感到高兴。
I shall be delighted to come. 我将乐意前来。
❷ vi.
1. 感到高兴(或愉快、快乐) (in)
Some people delight in disagreeing with everything anyone else says. 有些人以在每件事上同别人执拗为乐。
He delights in the theatre. 他爱看戏。
I did not delight to make a fuss. 我不喜欢大惊小怪。
2. 给人愉快(或乐趣)
A new book on the subject will delight. 一本关于这个题目的新书会给人乐趣。
[<OFr delitier to please <L dēlectāre < dēlicere to allure < DE-+ lacere to entice; 见 DELICIOUS] |