How do you use "pleasure" in a sentence?

It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. Reading is one of my greatest pleasures. Thank you for your help.' 'My pleasure!

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Q: What does "pleasure" mean?

A feeling of happiness or enjoyment; satisfaction 'Pleasure' is a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. It can refer to activities that bring joy, or be used as a polite response meaning 'you're welcome.' The phrase 'my pleasure' is a courteous reply to thanks.

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Significado: A feeling of happiness or enjoyment; satisfaction

愉悦，乐趣，荣幸

placer, gusto

喜び、楽しみ、光栄

기쁨, 즐거움, 영광

'Pleasure' is a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. It can refer to activities that bring joy, or be used as a polite response meaning 'you're welcome.' The phrase 'my pleasure' is a courteous reply to thanks.

「pleasure」是一种幸福、享受或满足的感觉。它可以指带来快乐的活动，或用作礼貌的回应，意思是'不客气'。'my pleasure'是对感谢的礼貌回复。

«Pleasure» es un sentimiento de felicidad, disfrute o satisfacción. Puede referirse a actividades que traen alegría, o usarse como una respuesta cortés que significa 'de nada'. La frase «my pleasure» es una respuesta cortés al agradecimiento.

「pleasure」は幸福感、楽しみ、または満足感です。喜びをもたらす活動を指したり、「どういたしまして」という丁寧な応答として使われたりします。「my pleasure」は感謝に対する丁寧な返答です。

'Pleasure'는 행복, 즐거움 또는 만족의 감정입니다. 기쁨을 주는 활동을 가리키거나, '천만에요'라는 뜻의 정중한 응답으로 사용될 수 있습니다. 'My pleasure'는 감사에 대한 정중한 대답입니다.

Ejemplos

It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker.
我很荣幸为大家介绍我们的演讲嘉宾。
Es un gran placer para mí presentar a nuestro orador invitado.
ゲストスピーカーをご紹介できることを大変光栄に思います。
초청 연사를 소개하게 되어 대단히 영광입니다.
Reading is one of my greatest pleasures.
阅读是我最大的乐趣之一。
Leer es uno de mis mayores placeres.
読書は私の最大の楽しみの一つです。
독서는 저의 가장 큰 즐거움 중 하나입니다.
Thank you for your help.' 'My pleasure!
谢谢你的帮助。''不客气！
Gracias por tu ayuda.' '¡El placer es mío!
「手伝ってくれてありがとう。」「どういたしまして！」
도와주셔서 감사합니다.' '천만에요!

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'plaisir' meaning 'to please', from Latin 'placere' ('to be agreeable'). The noun form replaced the original Old French infinitive used as a noun. Related to 'placid' and 'placate'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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