gladden

柯林斯詞典

1. PHRASE If you say that something gladdens someone's heart, you mean that it makes them feel pleased and hopeful. 使歡喜[書麪] [V and N inflect]
...a conclusion that should gladden the hearts of all animal-rights activists. ...一個應(yīng)該能使所有動物維權(quán)積極分子感到高興的結(jié)論。
2. V-T If something gladdens you, it makes you feel happy and pleased. 高興[文學(xué)性]
Charles's visit surprised and gladdened him. 查理的造訪讓他又驚又喜。