| 词汇 | pleasure |
| 释义 | ball in. to enjoy oneself.The whole crowd was balling and having a fine time.We balled the whole evening. do one's (own) thing tr. to do what one wants; to do what pleases oneself no matter what others think.She's going to start doing her own thing for a change.I've always done my thing, and I don't see a great amount of benefit from it. for kicks mod. for fun; for a thrill.We just did it for kicks. We didn't mean to hurt anyone.Let's drive over to Wally's place, just for kicks. fun mod. pleasant; entertaining.We had a real fun time.His party was fun.What a fun evening! get behind something in. to enjoy something, such as a drug or music. (Originally drugs.)I'm really getting behind heavy metal.Sam got behind some acid and got stuck there. get it on tr. to enjoy oneself.I can really get it on with that slow jazz.Let's go listen to some new age and get it on. get off (on something) in. to get pleasure from something.I don't get off on music anymore.I listen, but I just don't get off. get one's kicks (from someone or something) tr. to get pleasure from someone or something.Do you get your kicks from this sort of thing?I get my kicks from Billy Simpson. What a great entertainer! give someone a buzz tr. to give someone a chuckle or a bit of enjoyment.It always gives me a buzz to watch Sally do her act.Your little joke gave me a buzz. groove n. something pleasant or cool.This day has been a real groove.Man, what a groove! grooved mod. pleased.I am so grooved. I'll just kick back and meditate.You sure look grooved. What's been happening in your life? in the groove mod. cool; groovy; pleasant and delightful.Man, is that combo in the groove tonight!Get in the groove! kick n. a charge or good feeling (from something); pleasure or enjoyment from something.That song really gives me a kick. I love it!What a kick that gives me! picnic n. a good time; an easy time.What a great class! Every day was a real picnic.Nothing to it. A real picnic.It wasn't a terrible day, but it was no picnic. rude mod. cool; pleasant.Man, that's a rude bike!Sally is a rude-looking girl! tickled (pink) mod. amused; utterly delighted; pleased.I am tickled pink you could come this evening.We were tickled that you thought of us. yummy mod. delightful; beautiful.Who is that yummy blonde?This evening was just yummy. guilty pleasureSomething that one enjoys or finds pleasurable but knows or feels to be bad, inferior, aberrant, or lowbrow, especially as might be perceived or judged by other people. I know these gossip magazines are trashy, but reading them on my commute home is my guilty pleasure! lady of pleasureeuphemism A prostitute. A: "I think that Lord Stewart is spending time with a lady of pleasure." B: "No, surely not!" business before pleasureWork or responsibilities should be addressed before fun. I would much rather play video games than study, but business before pleasure, I guess. (I) don't believe I've had the pleasureI haven't met you yet or before. I don't believe I've had the pleasure—nice meeting you, George. mix business with pleasureTo do something that brings together some aspect of one's professional life with that of one's personal life. The week-long retreat is meant to combine business with pleasure—allowing employees to relax as they would on any vacation, while doing some corporate bonding activities meant to improve workplace relations and morale. You shouldn't date a co-worker—don't mix business with pleasure. at Her Majesty's pleasureFor an indeterminate length of time, as of one who is being held in prison. Primarily heard in UK. If you break the law while you're in London, they can keep you in prison at Her Majesty's pleasure, you know. at (one's) pleasureIn the manner and timeframe that one wants. And if you don't like their work, you can fire them at your pleasure. have had the pleasureTo have met someone before. I'm sorry, I haven't had the pleasure—are you George's wife? (it is) (one's) pleasureOne was glad to do it and would do it again. A response to "thank you." A: "Thanks for picking up that package for me." B: "Oh, it was my pleasure. Happy I could help." A: "Thank you so much for helping my children, officer." B: "My pleasure, ma'am." with pleasureIt would be my pleasure to do that. Used to politely express cordial acceptance of or consent to something. A: "We're hosting a panel next month about the implications of climate change, if you'd be interested in joining us as a speaker." B: "Yes, with pleasure." A: "Hi there, would you mind bringing this up to my room for me?" B: "With pleasure, sir." stolen pleasures are (the) sweetestThat which is illicit or illegal is all the more enticing simply by being illicit or illegal. Some people end up cheating on their spouses and partners not out of some deep affection for the other person, but because stolen pleasures are sweetest. Why slave away all day to buy nice things with our hard-earned money when there are ways to get them for free? Stolen pleasures are the sweetest, after all. he that would go to sea for pleasure would go to hell for a pastimeBecause sailing can be so dangerous and unpredictable, those who choose to do it for enjoyment must like things that others would find unpleasant. My friend loves taking his boat out on the ocean, but I used to be a sailor, so I know that he that would go to sea for pleasure would go to hell for a pastime. What's your pleasure?What would you like? Typically used when giving one a choice, often of drinks. A: "What's your pleasure today, Sam?" B "Oh, just an iced tea for me, Lois. Thanks." Business before pleasure.Prov. You should finish your work before starting to relax and enjoy yourself. Alan: Hi, Ted. Shall we get something to drink? Ted: Business before pleasure, Alan. Do you have the reports I asked you to bring? I'd love to go water-skiing with you now, but I have a few things to do in the office first. Business before pleasure, I'm afraid. He that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime.Prov. Being a sailor is so unpleasant that anyone who would do it for fun must be crazy. Old Sailor: Why did you decide to go to sea? Young Sailor: I thought it would be fun. Old Sailor: He that would go to sea for pleasure, would go to hell for a pastime. (I) don't believe I've had the pleasure.Fig. an expression meaning I haven't met you yet. Tom: I'm Tom Thomas. I don't believe I've had the pleasure. Bill: Hello. I'm Bill Franklin. Tom: Nice to meet you, Bill. Bill: Likewise. Bob: Looks like rain. Fred: Sure does. Oh, I don't believe I've had the pleasure. Bob: I'm Bob, Bob Jones. Fred: My name is Fred Wilson. Glad to meet you. My pleasure.1. You're welcome.; It is my pleasure to do so. (From It's my pleasure. There is a stress on both words.) Mary: Thank you for bringing this up here. Bill: My pleasure. Jane: Oh, Doctor, you've really helped Tom. Thank you so much! Doctor: My pleasure. 2. Happy to meet you.; Happy to see you. Sally: Bill, meet Mary, my cousin. Bill: My pleasure. stolen fruit is sweetestand stolen pleasures are sweetestProv. People often enjoy illicit things just because they are illicit. To judge from the number of his extramarital affairs, John must believe that stolen pleasures are sweetest. There is no pleasure without pain.Prov. For every pleasure you enjoy, you must suffer some pain. We had a fabulous vacation, but it's going to take us years to pay for it. Oh, well, there's no pleasure without pain. Yesterday I basked in the warm sunshine all afternoon; today I'm badly sunburned. There is no pleasure without pain. With pleasure.a phrase indicating eager consent to do something. Fred: Would you please take this note over to the woman in the red dress? Waiter: With pleasure, sir. Sue: Would you kindly bring in the champagne now? Jane: With pleasure. at Her (or His) Majesty's pleasuredetained in a British prison.at your/somebody’s ˈpleasure(formal) as you want; as somebody else wants: The land can be sold at the owner’s pleasure.have had the ˈpleasure(formal) have been introduced to somebody before: ‘Tony, have you met Angela Evans?’ ‘No, I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure.’it’s a ˈpleasureused after somebody thanks you for doing something to help them: ‘Thanks for the meal.’ ‘It’s a pleasure.’with ˈpleasure(formal) used for accepting an offer, invitation, etc. or for saying that you are willing to do what somebody has requested: ‘Would you like to come and have lunch on Sunday?’ ‘With pleasure. I’d love to come.’my pleasure Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude. |
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