delight是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness -- 欣喜；满足；惬意

  • My sister's little boy is a real delight. 我姐姐的小男孩很招人喜欢。

  • I read your letter with great delight. 我非常愉快地读了你的来信。

  • The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree. 孩子们看到圣诞树下的各种礼物时兴奋地叫了起来。

  • He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister. 他似乎觉得逗他妹妹玩很有趣。

  • We're just discovering the delights of being retired. 我们刚刚开始体会到退休后的种种乐趣。

• 1 to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction -- 使高兴；使满足

  • Peter's academic success delighted his family. 彼得在学校里的良好表现让全家人感到高兴。