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entertained

UK //ˌen.təˈteɪnd//US //ˌen.t̬ɚˈteɪnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'entertenir',来自古法语 'entretenir',由 'entre-'(在...之间)和 'tenir'(保持)组成,原意为'保持在一起',后引申为'招待、娱乐'。

adjective

❶ 指某人感到愉快或被逗乐的状态,通常因为有趣的活动、表演或谈话而感到开心。

“The children were thoroughly entertained by the clown's funny tricks.”

(孩子们被小丑滑稽的把戏逗得乐不可支。)

“She looked entertained as her friend told hilarious stories.”

(当朋友讲起搞笑故事时,她显得很开心。)

同义词:amused, delighted, engaged

常见短语

keep someone entertained — 指通过有趣的活动或内容让某人保持愉快和注意力集中的状态。

“The teacher used games to keep the students entertained during the long class.”

(老师用游戏让学生在漫长的课堂上保持兴趣。)