pleasure
/ˈpleʒə/ · /ˈpleʒɚ/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2342 in the learning path
快乐；满足
Definitions
n. A feeling of happiness or enjoyment
快乐；满足
n. An activity or experience that brings enjoyment
乐事；令人愉快的经历
Example
She takes great pleasure in growing herbs on her balcony.
她在阳台上种香草，从中获得很大的乐趣。
Public libraries encourage reading for pleasure while providing affordable access to knowledge for people of all ages.
公共图书馆鼓励以阅读为乐，同时让各年龄段的人都能以低廉的成本获取知识。
Collocations
- take pleasure in
- for pleasure
- a great pleasure
- with pleasure
Word family
- please (v.)
- pleased (adj.)
- pleasant (adj.)
- pleasurable (adj.)
Synonyms
- enjoyment
- delight
Antonyms
- displeasure
Usage tip
快乐通常不可数；一件乐事可说a pleasure。
FAQ
- What does pleasure mean?
- A feeling of happiness or enjoyment An activity or experience that brings enjoyment
- How is pleasure pronounced?
- UK /ˈpleʒə/, US /ˈpleʒɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
