| 单词 | glad |
| 释义 | glad (glæd ) 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE that, ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] A2 If you are glad about something, you are happy and pleased about it. I'm glad I relented in the end. The people seem genuinely glad to see you. I ought to be glad about what happened. [+ about] I'd be glad if the boys slept a little longer so I could do some ironing. gladly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 Mallarmé gladly accepted the invitation. Synonyms: happily, cheerfully, gleefully, merrily gladness uncountable noun ...a night of joy and gladness. Synonyms: happiness, delight, pleasure, joy 2. adjective B2 If you say that you will be glad to do something, usually for someone else, you mean that you are willing and eager to do it. [feelings] I'll be glad to show you everything. We should be glad to answer any questions. Synonyms: willing, prepared, happy, pleased gladly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 The counselors will gladly babysit during their free time. Synonyms: happily, cheerfully, gleefully, merrily Synonyms: willingly, freely, happily, readily 3. glad tidings phrase Glad tidings means good news. [literary] ...the bringer of glad tidings. Idioms: be glad to see the back of someone [mainly British] to be pleased that someone has gone because you do not like them It's Zara's last day at work and she fears that everyone will be glad to see the back of her. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 高兴的 Japanese: 嬉しい |
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