/glæd; ˇlæd/
adj (-dder, -ddest)
1 [pred 作表语]
(a) ~ (about sth/to do sth/that...) pleased; delighted 高兴; 喜悦
*`I passed the test.' `I'm so glad!'｀我考试及格了.＇｀我真高兴!＇
* I'm glad about your passing the test. 你考及格了, 我很高兴.
* I'm glad to hear he's feeling better. 听说他身体好些了, 我很高兴.
* I'm glad he's feeling better. 他身体好些了, 我很高兴.
(b) ~ (about/of sth); ~ (to do sth/that...) relieved 令人宽慰; 使人安心
*I'm so glad I didn't agree to do it; it would have got me into serious trouble. 幸而我没同意做那事, 要不然惹的麻烦就大了.
(c) ~ of sth grateful for sth 为某事而感激
*I'd be glad of (ie I'd like) your help/a cup of tea. 你若能帮忙[给我一杯茶]本人十分感激.
(d) ~ to do sth willing and eager to do sth 愿意并热切要做某事
*I'd be glad to lend you the money. 我很乐意借给你钱.
* If you'd like me to help you, I'd be only too glad to. 若要我帮忙, 我十分乐意相助.
2 [attrib 作定语]
(a) causing or bringing joy 令人高兴的; 给人带来喜悦的
*glad news/tidings 好消息[喜讯]
* a glad day, moment, etc 令人高兴的日子、时刻等.
(b) (rhet 修辞) expressing joy 快乐的; 欣喜的
*the children's glad laughter 儿童们快乐的笑声.
3 (idm 习语) I would be glad if... (ironic 反语) (used instead of a direct command 用作间接命令)
*I'd be glad if you would go away! ie Go away! 你要是能走开, 我感激不尽. `glad rags (infml 口) clothes for a festive occasion 庆祝场合穿的衣服
*put on one's glad rags 穿上节日盛装.

adj [no comparative]
[Language: Old English;Origin: glAd 'bright, shining, happy']
[not before noun]
pleased and happy about something
glad (that)
　I'm really glad I don't have to go back there again.
　We're so glad you came.
glad to do sth
　I am glad to be back home.
glad to see/hear etc
　I'm glad to see you looking so well.
　'I've decided to accept the job.' 'I'm glad.'
glad when
　I'll be glad when the war is over.
glad about
　She wasn't leaving after all. He was glad about that.
glad for
　'Jamie's been accepted for medical school!' 'I'm so glad for him.'
→gladly
be glad of sth
to be grateful for something
　Thanks Marge, I'll be glad of the help.
be glad of an opportunity/chance/excuse to do sth
　They were glad of the chance to finally get some sleep.
　It was cold outside, and she was glad of her coat.
be glad to (do sth)
to be very willing and eager to do something
　We will be glad to send you any information you may need.
　I'm sure he'd be only too glad to (=extremely willing to) help you.
　'Would you give me a hand?' ' I'd be glad to .'
I would be glad if
formal used in formal situations or letters to ask someone to do something for you
　I'd be glad if you'd let me know when the funeral is.
glad tidings/news
old-fashioned good news
give sb the glad eye
BrE old-fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to them
glad rags
old-fashioned informal your best clothes that you wear for special occasions
>gladnessn[U]
→glad-hand