delight
/dɪˈlaɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3652 in the learning path
欣喜；快乐
Definitions
n. a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
欣喜；快乐
v. to give someone great pleasure
使欣喜；使高兴
n. something or someone that gives great pleasure
令人愉快的事物
Example
The children squealed with delight when the puppy arrived.
小狗一来，孩子们就高兴得尖叫起来。
Public gardens can bring delight to city residents while providing valuable spaces for relaxation and social interaction.
公共花园能给城市居民带来快乐，同时提供宝贵的休闲和社交空间。
Collocations
- with delight
- to someone's delight
- take delight in
- delight in doing something
Word family
- delighted (adj.)
- delightful (adj.)
- delightfully (adv.)
Synonyms
- joy
- pleasure
Antonyms
- displeasure
Usage tip
delighted形容人感到高兴；delightful形容事物令人愉快。
FAQ
- What does delight mean?
- a feeling of great pleasure or happiness to give someone great pleasure something or someone that gives great pleasure
- How is delight pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈlaɪt/, US /dɪˈlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
