Word · Frequency #38489
delectations
愉快；欢乐；享受
delectations is the plural of delectation.
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; the act of taking pleasure in something
- 1.
Great pleasure; delight.
极大的快乐；愉悦
极大的快乐；愉悦；愉快；欢乐
In use
The children listened to the story with great delectation.
She arranged the flowers for the guests' delectation.
The concert was performed for the delectation of the audience.
to one's delectation
表示结果，常用作插入语。
To his great delectation, the concert was a masterpiece.
令他大为愉快的是，这场音乐会堪称杰作。
find delectation in sth
正式用法，强调从某事物中得到快乐。
She finds delectation in reading classic novels.
她在阅读经典小说中获得愉快。
for the delectation of sb
常用于书面语，表示目的。
The chef prepared a feast for the delectation of the guests.
厨师准备了一场盛宴供宾客们享用。
Common mistakes
I delectation in reading books.I find delectation in reading books.
中文学习者常将名词delectation误用作动词，而英语中需搭配find或take等动词使用。
This is a very delectation dish.This is a very delectable dish.
delectation是名词，而此处需要形容词delectable，学习者因词形相似而混淆了词性。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- delectations
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
正式用语，常用于书面语
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.