plural delights
plural delights
Learner's definition of DELIGHT
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[noncount] : a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction高兴;愉快;快乐 -
His expression when he saw the baby was one of pure delight. [=joy]当他看到那个婴儿时,脸上露出了一种由衷的喜悦。
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We watched the fireworks with delight.我们兴高采烈地观赏焰火。
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The kids screamed in delight as they chased one another around the park.孩子们在公园追逐嬉戏,快乐地大声喊叫。
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To our delight, our guests decided to stay another night. [=we were very happy that our guests decided to stay another night]令我们高兴的是,客人们决定再多住上一晚。
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To the delight of the children, there were enough cookies for everyone to have two.让孩子们高兴的是,曲奇饼足够每个人分到两块。
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She takes delight in [=very much enjoys] her new job.她非常喜欢她这份新工作。
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Some people seem to take great delight in hearing about the misfortunes of others.有些人似乎特别喜欢幸灾乐祸。
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[count] : something that makes you very happy : something that gives you great pleasure or satisfaction令人高兴的事;乐事;乐趣 -
The trip was a delight.此次旅行十分快乐。
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a garden full of tasty delights充满乐趣的花园
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The magazine is a cook's delight.这本杂志是厨师的最爱。
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The stories are a delight to read.这些故事读起来很有趣。
2 delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ verb
delights; delighted; delighting
delights; delighted; delighting
Learner's definition of DELIGHT
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: to make (someone) very happy : to give (someone) great pleasure or satisfaction使高兴;使愉快;使快乐
delight in
[phrasal verb] delight in (something)
: to be very happy because of (something) : to enjoy (something) very much以…为乐 -
I walked slowly, delighting in the crisp autumn air.我缓步前行,尽享凉爽的秋风。
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He delights in meeting new people.他以结识新人为乐。