pleasure

[US]/'pleʒə/
[UK]/ˈplɛʒər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 快乐;娱乐;希望
vt. 使满意;使高兴
vi. 高兴;寻欢作乐
Word Forms
现在分词pleasuring
复数pleasures

Phrases & Collocations

with pleasure

愉快地;乐意地;愿意

for pleasure

为了消遣;为了取乐

take pleasure in

乐于;喜欢

give pleasure to

使…高兴

at one's pleasure

随心所欲

pleasure trip

n. 游览

pleasure boat

游船

aesthetic pleasure

审美享受

pleasure ground

游乐场

pleasure principle

快乐原则;避苦趋乐的本能

Example Sentences

The pleasure is mine.

我高兴得很。

It was built for a pleasure boat.

这条船是作为游艇建造的。

give pleasure to sb.

使某人高兴

to go on a pleasure jaunt

作愉快的短途游览

It's a pleasure for me to live with you.

和你一起生活对我来说是件愉快的事情。

I pleasure in your company.

和你在一起我很快乐。

It's my pleasure to help you.

帮助你是我的快乐。

What is your pleasure?

你的喜好是什么

It's a pleasure to work alongside such men.

与这样的人一起工作是一件乐事。

The harbour was full of pleasure craft.

港口满是游艇。

a self-indulgent pursuit of pleasure

放纵自己追欢取乐

tell me what will pleasure you.

告诉我怎样才能让你有性快感。

C-is one of the pleasures of life.

交往是人生的一大乐趣。

do sb. the pleasure of

使某人欢喜, 为某人效劳

It pleasures me to know you.

认识你使我很高兴。

The graceful skaters were a pleasure to watch.

看优美的滑冰者是一种享受

Pleasure alloyed with pain.

欢乐因痛苦削弱了。

Real-world Examples

The work gave him an intense pleasure.

工作给了他极大的乐趣。

Source: Brave New World

It's my pleasure to be here.

很高兴可以参加今天的活动 。

Source: United Nations Youth Speech

Shall we forever resign the pleasure of construction to the carpenter?

难道我们永远把建筑的快乐放弃给木匠师傅?

Source: Selected Works from Walden Pond

Oh, may I enjoy myself the pleasure?

赏脸跟我跳舞吗?

Source: Roman Holiday Selection

So Peter, why do I owe the pleasure?

彼得,你有何贵干?

Source: Movie trailer screening room

Arthur! To what do I owe this pleasure?

亚瑟!大驾光临有何贵干?

Source: The Legend of Merlin

It's given me enormous pleasure but a tinge of sadness as well.

(找到他们并安葬好)给了我巨大的宽慰,但是也有一些淡淡的哀伤。

Source: BBC Listening May 2018 Compilation

Why? I make them for my own pleasure because I love making them.

为什么?我拍出它们是为了自己的快乐,因为我喜欢拍摄它们。

Source: European and American Cultural Atmosphere (Audio)

Humans derive meaning and pleasure from making stuff.

人类会从制造物品的过程中寻找意义和乐趣。

Source: New York Times

" Oh it was my pleasure, dears, " said Mrs. Weasley.

“哦,我很乐意的,亲爱的,”韦斯莱夫人说。

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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