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pleas·ure

pleasure

 
 
pronunciation:
ple zhr
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a feeling of happiness, delight, or joy.
快乐, 幸福
Walking the dog gives her pleasure.遛狗让她快乐。
synonyms:
delight, enjoyment, satisfaction
antonyms:
dismay, pain
similar words:
amusement, bliss, ecstasy, glee, joy, rapture
definition 2: something that gives a feeling joy or happiness.
高兴的事
Seeing friends is always a pleasure.见朋友总是个高兴的事。
synonyms:
delight, treat
similar words:
fun, joy
definition 3: a desire or preference.
更喜欢, 偏好
Which of these two flowers is your pleasure?这两个花哪个是你更喜欢的?
synonyms:
fancy, preference, will, wish
similar words:
choice, desire, option
derivations: pleasureful (adj.), pleasureless (adj.), pleasurelessly (adv.)
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