delighted by /at/with sth

e.g.

I'd be absolutely delighted to come.我很乐意前来。

I was delighted that you could stay.你能留下来我很高兴。

She was delighted at /by the news of the wedding.听到婚礼的消息她很高兴。

（2）delight vt. to give sb a lot of pleasure and enjoyment

eg. 使高兴，使快乐

His singing delighted us.他的歌声令我们喜悦。

He often delighted his children with his magic.他时常以魔术逗小孩高兴。

（3）n. [U] a feeling of great pleasure高兴，愉快；; [C] something that gives you great pleasure令人高兴的事，乐事

e.g.

Travelling is my great delight.旅行是我最大的乐事。

She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans.

这场比赛她赢得很轻松，令所有的崇拜者大为高兴。

Practice

1. Multiple choice

We were very much at the good news.

A. delighting B. delighted C. pleasant D. pleasing

2. Complete the sentences.

这消息将使全世界崇拜他的人都感到高兴。

The news _____ ______ his fans _____ ______ ______ ______.

1. 女儿考上了北京大学，令他欣喜万分。

， her daughter was admitted to Beijing University.

Key for reference

1.B.

1. This news will delight his fans all over the world.

2. To his great delight

7. part

(1)n. [C] [U] a section; an essential, separable component of a piece of equipment or a machine; the role of an actor in a play. 部分；零件；角色。

e. g.

They spent （a）part of their holiday in France.他们假期有一段时间是在法国度过的。

There is something wrong with the working parts of the machine.机器的操作部件出了毛病。

Which part do you play?你演哪一个角色？

（2）常用搭配：

① act/ play a part in: be involved in an activity; make a contribution to sth

参加某活动；对某事起作用，有贡献

e.g.

She plays an active part in local politics.她积极参与地方政治活动。

He played a major part in the success of the plan.他对成功完成计划起了重要作用。

② take part in , have a share or role in sth with others 参加，参与某事

e.g.

How many students will take part in the discussion？有多少学生要参加讨论？