| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | pleasure |
| IPA | /ˈpleʒə(r) / noun |
| Back | zevk, keyif |
| Back 2 | pleasure (noun) /ˈpleʒə(r)
/ noun
1 [uncountable]
the feeling of being
happy or satisfied
zevk, keyif
Parents get a lot of pleasure out
of watching their children grow up.
He stood back and admired his work with
obvious pleasure.
It gives me great pleasure to
introduce our next speaker.
2 [uncountable]
enjoyment (rather than
work)
eğlence, zevk
What brings you to Paris – business or pleasure?
3 [countable]
an event or activity
that you enjoy or that makes you happy
zevk
It's been a pleasure to work with you.
This car is a pleasure to drive.
‘Thanks for your help.’ ‘It's a pleasure (bir
şey değil).’
IDIOMS
take
(no) pleasure in sth/doing sth
to enjoy/not enjoy
(doing) sth
zevk
al(ma)mak
with
pleasure
used as a polite way
of saying that you are happy to do sth
memnuniyetle
‘Could you give me a lift into town?’ ‘Yes,
with pleasure.’
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