joy
noun uk/dʒɔɪ/ us/dʒɔɪ/
(HAPPINESS)
B2 [ U ]欢欣，高兴，喜悦
great happiness
They were filled with joy when their first child was born. 第一个孩子降生时，他们满心欢喜。
She wept for joy when she was told that her husband was still alive. 当被告知丈夫还活着时，她喜极而泣。
B2 [ C ]使人高兴的人（或物）;乐事;乐趣
a person or thing that causes happiness
Listening to music is one of his greatest joys. 听音乐是他最大的乐趣之一。
the joys of parenthood 为人父母之乐
[ + to infinitive ] Her singing is a joy to listen to. 听她唱歌是种享受。
- More examples
- He cried for joy when he heard that his son had been found alive and well.
- His poems reveal the duality of his nature, the joy and hope, the fear and despair.
- Nearly every new parent feels an amalgam of joy and terror.
- He was flooded with joy when his first child was born.
- Her joy was palpable.
(SUCCESS)
[ U ] UK informal成功；行动；帮助
success, action, or help
[ + -ing verb ] Did you have any joy finding that book you wanted? 你找到你想要的那本书了吗?
We tried asking local libraries for information, but got no joy from any of them. 我们试图从当地的图书馆里寻找资料，但一无所获。