核心问题
(1)“Morning! I'm sorry to trouble you. Could I borrow a pen, please? Mine has just broken.” “Of course, with pleasure.”
(2) “Thanks a lot. Bye.” “It’s a pleasure. Bye.”
with pleasure 与 it's a pleasure 意思是否相同?
词典解答
with pleasure 与 it's a pleasure 的意思不同,因而,使用的场合也不同。前者表示“答应对方的请求”或“接受对方的建议”,意思是“很愿意(这么做)”“很乐意”。
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A: Will you come for a walk? B: Yes, with pleasure. A: 和我一起散散步好吗?
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“Well, we can't take Polly with us. Could you look after her for me while we're away?” “With pleasure!” “嗯,我们不能带波利去。在我们外出的时候,你能代我照料她吗?”“我很乐意。”
it's a pleasure 是回答对方感谢的用语,意思是“不客气”“不用谢”,见 pleasure , welcome 。
练习题
请做下面的英语试题:
- —Would you do me a favor and give me a ride? —____.
A. Yes, that's right B. No, trouble
C. Never mind D. With pleasure(上海高考,97-29)
- —I have two tickets for the film, will you go with me? —Yes, ____.
A. it's a pleasure B. with pleasure C. thanks D. I shall