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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

entertain

英  [ˌentəˈteɪn]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • entertains , entertaining , entertained

    1. [I 不及物动词] 使快乐 , 娱乐

    If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure.

    双语例句

    例：

    They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities.

    他们饶有兴趣地看了顶级歌手、舞蹈演员和名人们的演出。

    2. [I 不及物动词] 招待 , 宴客

    If you entertain, or entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example when you have invited them to your house.

    双语例句

    例：

    I don't like to entertain guests anymore.

    我不再喜欢招待客人。

    例：

    He loves to entertain.

    他喜欢宴客。

    3. [T 及物动词] 心存 , 怀有（主意、建议等）

    If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously.

    双语例句

    例：

    How foolish I am to entertain doubts.

    我心存疑虑是多么愚蠢啊。

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