gladden

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[文學性]

Charles's visit surprised and gladdened him. 查理的造訪讓他又驚又喜。