| 释义 |
do somebody an honour | do somebody the honour (of doing something) - Would you do me the honour of dining with me?你能赏光和我一块吃饭吗？
Synonyms pleasurepleasure- delight
- joy
- privilege
- treat
- honour
These are all words for things that make you happy or that you enjoy.- pleasure a thing that makes you happy or satisfied:
- the pleasures and pains of everyday life日常生活的苦与乐
- It’s been a pleasure meeting you.很高兴认识您。
- delight a thing or person that brings you great pleasure:
- the delights of living in the country生活在乡村的乐趣
- joy a thing or person that brings you great pleasure or happiness:
- the joys and sorrows of childhood童年的欢乐与悲伤
pleasure, delight or joy?用 pleasure、delight 还是 joy？A delight or joy is greater than a pleasure; a person, especially a child, can be a delight or joy, but not a pleasure; joys are often contrasted with sorrows, but delights are not.- privilege (rather formal) something that you are proud and lucky to have the opportunity to do:指荣幸、荣耀、光荣：
- It was a great privilege to hear her sing.听她唱歌是莫大的荣幸。
- treat (informal) a thing that somebody enjoyed or is likely to enjoy very much:指乐事、乐趣：
- You’ve never been to this area before? Then you’re in for a real treat.你以前从来没有到过这一地区？那么你一定会喜之不尽。
- honour (formal) something that you are very pleased or proud to do because people are showing you great respect:指荣幸、光荣：
- It was a great honour to be invited here today.今天承蒙邀请到此，深感荣幸。
Patterns- the pleasures/delights/joys of something
- It’s a great pleasure/joy to me that…
- It’s a pleasure/delight/joy/privilege/treat/honour to do something
- It’s a pleasure/delight/joy to see/find…
- a pleasure/delight/joy to behold/watch
- a real pleasure/delight/joy/privilege/treat
- a great pleasure/joy/privilege/honour
- a rare joy/privilege/treat/honour
See also honour |