be pleased to v — to be happy and willing to do something; used as a polite expression when agreeing to do something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be happy and willing to do something; used as a polite expression when agreeing to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈpliːzd tuː/
Korean meaning: 기꺼이 ~하다, 기쁘게 ~하다 (정중한 표현)
Korean pronunciation: 비 **플리**즈드 투
Example Sentences
- The CEO would be pleased to give you a tour of his secret snack storage room.
- We are pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted.
- I'd be pleased to attend your wedding, but only if there's an open bar.
be pleased to v
NOUN//bi ˈpliːzd tuː//
to be happy and willing to do something; used as a polite expression when agreeing to do something
The chef is pleased to present his signature dish to the visiting critics.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'pleased'는 고대 프랑스어 'plaisir'에서 유래되어 '즐겁게 하다'라는 의미를 갖게 되었고, 현재는 정중한 동의를 표현하는 관용구로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO would be pleased to give you a tour of his secret snack storage room.”
“We are pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted.”
“I'd be pleased to attend your wedding, but only if there's an open bar.”
“The professor would be pleased to discuss your research proposal during office hours.”
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