| 单词 | delight |
| 释义 | delight —delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ noun [C or U] B2 (something or someone that gives) great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness: » My sister's little boy is a real delight.» I read your letter with great delight.» The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.» He seems to take great delight in (= enjoys) teasing his sister.Thesaurus+: ↑Pleasure and happinessthe delights of sthF0 the pleasures of something: » We're just discovering the delights of being retired.Thesaurus+: ↑Pleasure and happiness• • • Extra Examples:» He guffawed with delight when he heard the news.» My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.» The little dog's tail wagged in delight.» Her eyes shone with delight.» When his wife bore him a child he could not hide his delight.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for delight ► F0 to give someone great pleasure or satisfaction: » Peter's success at college delighted his family.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing pleasure |
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