delight1/dIˋlaIt; dIˈlaIt/n 1 [U] a feeling of great pleasure 高兴﹐快乐: with/in delight The children screamed with delight. 孩子们高兴得大声尖叫。to sb's delight The plans were rejected to the delight of local people. 计划遭到了拒绝﹐令当地人大为高兴。He took great delight in (=enjoyed) telling me I was wrong. 他幸灾乐祸地说是我错了。2 [C] something that gives you pleasure 乐事﹐乐趣: The game was a delight to watch. 观看这场比赛是一大乐事。the delights of sth a chance to enjoy the delights of Tuscany 享受托斯卡纳城美妙乐趣的机会
delight2v [T] to give someone great pleasure and enjoyment 使高兴﹐使快乐: delight sb with sth She delighted fans with her performance. 她以表演使崇拜她的人感到高兴。delight in sthphr v to enjoy something very much, especially something unpleasant 以…为乐〔尤指做令人不快的事〕: She delights in shocking people. 她喜欢做让人震惊的事。