资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Pleasure \Pleas"ure\, n. [F. plaisir, originally an infinitive.
   See {Please}.]
   1. The gratification of the senses or of the mind; agreeable
      sensations or emotions; the excitement, relish, or
      happiness produced by the expectation or the enjoyment of
      something good, delightful, or satisfying; -- opposed to
      {pain}, {sorrow}, etc.

            At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
                                                  --Ps. xvi. 11.

   2. Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or
      dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; --
      opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc. ``Not
      sunk in carnal pleasure.'' --Milton.

            He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man. --Prov.
                                                  xxi. 17.

            Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. --2
                                                  Tim. iii. 4.

   3. What the will dictates or prefers as gratifying or
      satisfying; hence, will; choice; wish; purpose. ``He will
      do his pleasure on Babylon.'' --Isa. xlviii. 14.

            Use your pleasure; if your love do not presuade you
            to come, let not my letter.           --Shak.

   4. That which pleases; a favor; a gratification. --Shak.

            Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure --Acts
                                                  xxv. 9.

   {At pleasure}, by arbitrary will or choice. --Dryden.

   {To take pleasure in}, to have enjoyment in. --Ps. cxlvii.
      11.

   Note: Pleasure is used adjectively, or in the formation of
         self-explaining compounds; as, pleasure boat, pleasure
         ground; pleasure house, etc.

   Syn: Enjoyment; gratification; satisfaction; comfort; solace;
        joy; gladness; delight; will; choice; preference;
        purpose; command; favor; kindness.