Delighted
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
高兴的,欣喜的
原始画面
被美好的事物(如美食、美景)深深吸引,内心充满快乐
核心意象
吸引 + 满足 = 愉悦
深度解析
Derived from Latin 'delectare' (to allure), 'delighted' once meant being lured into pleasure. Today, it describes a state of intense, spontaneous joy that feels almost irresistible—like being caught in a wave of happiness. Unlike 'happy', which can be a steady mood, 'delighted' implies a reactive burst triggered by a specific event or encounter, often carrying a sense of surprise and gratification.