pleasant
UK/'pleznt/US
NGSL 3kIELTSA2
Definitions
adj.
Giving enjoyment or a feeling of satisfaction; agreeable.
令人愉快的，舒适宜人的。
adj.
(of a person) friendly and likeable.
（指人）友善的，和蔼可亲的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpleas- (please, from placēre) + -ant (adjective suffix) = 'pleasing.' Something pleasant pleases you — a pleasant day, a pleasant person.
Root plac still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.pleasant surprise意外之喜
- 2.pleasant weather宜人的天气
- 3.pleasant experience愉快的经历
- 4.pleasant atmosphere轻松愉快的氛围
Example Sentences
- 1.
We spent a pleasant afternoon walking along the river.
- 2.
The new neighbor turned out to be very pleasant.
- 3.
It was a pleasant surprise to see you here.