delectation
/ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃən/noun
mass noun
- formal, chiefly humorous pleasure and delight〈正式, 主幽默〉愉快, 高兴:
they had all manner of rock 'n' roll goodies for our delectation.
他们有各种各样优美的摇滚乐来招待我们。
词源
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin delectatio(n-), from delectare 'to charm' (see DELIGHT).