delectation

英 [ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃn]

美 [ˌdiːlekˈteɪʃn]

n.  享受; 愉快; 娱乐

GRE

BNC.38489 / COCA.35920

牛津词典

noun

• 享受；愉快；娱乐
  enjoyment or entertainment

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 为愉悦…;供…享受
  If you do somethingforsomeone'sdelectation, you do it to give them enjoyment or pleasure.
  1. She makes scones and cakes for the delectation of visitors.
     她烘制了烤饼和蛋糕供客人享用。

英英释义

noun

• act of receiving pleasure from something
  Synonym:enjoyment
• a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  1. his delight to see her was obvious to all
  Synonym:delight

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