pleasure

n

• ① 1愉快,快乐,满足;乐趣2[the pleasure]荣幸
  • the pursuit of pleasure对快乐的追求
  • His music has given pleasure to millions of people.他的音乐给数以百万计的人带来快乐。
  • She could scarcely conceal her pleasure (at her success).她几乎无法隐藏她(对自己的成功)的快乐。
  • She found pleasure in singing.她以唱歌为乐。
  • I take great pleasure in classical music.我非常喜欢古典音乐。
  • She took no [little] pleasure in her work.她不[不大]喜欢她的工作。
  • May we have the pleasure of your company at dinner?=Will you do us the pleasure of coming to dinner with us?请你赏光来跟我们吃饭好吗?
  • May I have the pleasure of this dance (with you)?我有荣幸(跟你)跳这支舞吗?
  • May we have the pleasure of your presence?敬请出席为荷
  • Have I the pleasure of addressing Mr. Smith?我有荣幸跟史密斯先生交谈吗?

• ② 乐事
  • the pleasures and pains of everyday life日常生活的乐与苦
  • the pleasures of living in the country乡居的乐趣
  • It's been a pleasure to talk to you.跟你谈话是一件乐事。
  • He has few pleasures left in life.他的人生乐趣所剩无几。

• ③ (世俗的)快乐,娱乐;(尤指)肉体上的快乐;放荡;逸乐
  • a man of pleasure寻欢作乐者
  • a woman of pleasure寻欢作乐的女子;荡女;妓女
  • seek pleasure寻求快乐

• ④[用单数形;通常作a person's [one's] pleasure]选择;愿望;意志;欲求
  • ask a person's pleasure问明某人的来意
  • consult a person's pleasure问某人的意思;顾及某人的愿望
  • It is our pleasure to-V ....朕甚嘉慰(★帝王用语)。