◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion) • 享受(活动,场合)的乐趣;喜爱;欣赏 »I enjoy watching good films. 我喜欢看优秀影片。 (enjoy oneself)have a pleasant time • 过得愉快,玩得开心 »I could never enjoy myself, knowing you were in your room alone. 知道你一个人呆在房间里,我根本无法开心地玩。 [no obj., in imperative] (informal, chiefly N. Amer.)used to urge someone to take pleasure in what is about happen or be done • [非正式,主北美] 尽情享受吧,玩个痛快吧 »your love life and love for life get stronger after the 28th—enjoy!. 你的爱情生活和对生活的热爱在28岁以后会更加美好和强烈——好好享受吧!。 2. possess and benefit from • 享有;受益于 »the security forces enjoy legal immunity from prosecution. 保安部队享有免予起诉的法律豁免权。
【派生】
♦ enjoyer noun ♦ enjoyment noun
【语源】
1. late Middle English: from Old French enjoier 'give joy to' or enjoïr 'enjoy', both based on Latin gaudere 'rejoice'