What's the difference between pleasure and pleasure?
Next, let's look at other differences between "pleasure" and "pleasure":
? Emphasis/collocation:
Pleased emphasizes people's subjective feelings, indicating that they are happy or satisfied with someone or something, which is a subjective emotional expression.
Pleasant emphasizes the beautiful essence of objective things, indicating pleasure, comfort and satisfaction, which is an objective evaluation.
Example:
She is very satisfied with the gift that the child gave her. )
The scenery is pleasant and beautiful, with green mountains and green waters. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, with green mountains and green waters. )
2. Different etymologies:
? Pleased is the past tense and past participle of the verb please, meaning "satisfied, like and willing".
? Pleasure is an adjective, which comes from the word pleasure, meaning "happy and satisfied".
Example:
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new headquarters. )
This activity is pleasant and unforgettable, with great food and music. This activity is very enjoyable and unforgettable, with food and music. )
3. Context and tone:
Pleased is often used in formal occasions or formal language to express satisfaction or happiness with someone or something.
Pleasant is often used in a relaxed and friendly context to express pleasure or satisfaction with someone or something.
Example:
We are very satisfied with the progress made in our business this year. )
The weather is fine, so you can stay outside all afternoon. The weather is very suitable, so you can spend the afternoon outdoors. )