
entertainment
词源
源自中古法语 'entretenir'(维持、支持),后演变为英语 'entertain'(娱乐、招待),加上后缀 '-ment' 形成名词。
noun
❶ 娱乐活动或表演,指能让人感到愉快、放松或有趣的事物,如电影、音乐、游戏等。
“The city offers a wide range of entertainment options, from theaters to amusement parks.”
(这座城市提供多种娱乐选择,从剧院到游乐园应有尽有。)
“Reading is my favorite form of entertainment when I'm alone.”
(独处时,阅读是我最喜欢的娱乐方式。)
❶ 招待或款待的行为,指通过提供食物、活动等让客人感到愉悦。
“Their entertainment of the guests was warm and generous.”
(他们对客人的招待热情而慷慨。)
“She is skilled in the art of entertainment and always makes her parties memorable.”
(她擅长招待之道,总是让派对令人难忘。)
常见短语
entertainment industry — 娱乐产业,指包括电影、电视、音乐、游戏等在内的商业领域。
“She works in the entertainment industry as a film producer.”
(她在娱乐产业工作,是一名电影制片人。)
home entertainment — 家庭娱乐,指在家中可以享受的娱乐活动或设备,如电视、音响等。
“With the rise of streaming services, home entertainment has become more popular.”
(随着流媒体服务的兴起,家庭娱乐变得更加流行。)