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entertain verb
⇨ entertain (entertain sb with amusing stories) ⇨ greet (entertain guests) entertain verb entertain ♦︎ amuseThese words both mean to keep sb interested and happy by telling them things, performing for them or doing an activity with them. 这两个词均表示娱乐、使快乐。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to entertain / amuse sb with sth◆to keep sb entertained / amused■ entertain [transitive, intransitive] to interest sb and make them enjoy themselves by telling them things or performing for them 使快乐；娱乐◆He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.他讲故事说笑话，逗我们乐了好几个小时。◆The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.这套系列节目是为了寓教于乐。 see also entertainer ⇨ actor , entertaining ⇨ funny ■ amuse [transitive] to make time pass pleasantly for sb/yourself by doing an activity 提供消遣；使娱乐◆Playing with water can keep children amused for hours.玩水能让孩子们乐上好几个小时。◆The visitors amused themselves with sightseeing, painting and picnics.游客观光、绘画、野餐，玩得很高兴。 see also amusing ⇨ funny greet verb greet ♦︎ accept ♦︎ welcome ♦︎ entertain ♦︎ meet ♦︎ receiveThese words all mean to say 'hello' to sb when they arrive and/or to make them feel welcome somewhere. 这些词均表示欢迎、迎接。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to greet / welcome / meet / receive sb with a smile, etc.◆to accept / receive sb as sth◆to accept / receive sb into sth◆to greet / welcome / entertain / meet / receive a guest / visitor◆to be there to greet / welcome / entertain / meet / receive sb◆to greet / accept / welcome sb formally◆to greet / welcome / receive sb enthusiastically / warmly / with open arms■ greet [transitive] to say hello to sb or to be there for them when they arrive somewhere 和（某人）打招呼（或问好）；欢迎；迎接◆He greeted all the guests warmly as they arrived.客人到达时他都热情接待。◆She greeted us with a smile.她微笑着向我们打招呼。◆The winning team was greeted by cheering crowds.获胜的队伍受到欢呼的人群迎接。■ accept [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to make sb feel welcome and part of a group 欢迎；接纳◆She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world.她从未被这个本质上属于男人的世界所接受。OPP reject ⇨ reject see also accept ⇨ let sb in ■ welcome [transitive, intransitive] to greet sb in a friendly way or to be there for them when they arrive somewhere （打招呼）欢迎（某人的到来）；迎接◆They were at the door to welcome us.他们在门口迎接我们。◆It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home.很高兴欢迎您光临舍下。 see also welcome ⇨ let sb in , welcoming ⇨ friendly 1 NOTE 辨析 Greet or welcome?You greet sb when you say hello to them, usually, but not always, in a friendly way. You might greet sb in the street or when they come to visit you. You welcome sb when they come to visit you or when they return home after being away for a long time. You make a special effort to show them that you are happy that they are with you, and to make them feel happy to be with you, or to be home. * greet通常指友好地问候某人，但也不尽然，也可能指问候街上碰到的人或来访者。welcome指欢迎来访者，或离家很久后返家的人。welcome指努力显出热情的样子，令来访或回家的人感到高兴。■ entertain [intransitive, transitive] to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home （尤指在家中）招待，款待◆The job involves a lot of entertaining.这份工作需要经常设宴招待客人。◆Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.烤肉野餐是最受人喜爱的待客方式。■ meet (met, met) [transitive] to go to a place and wait there for a particular person to arrive 迎接（某人）◆Will you meet me at the airport?你到机场来接我好吗？◆The hotel bus meets all incoming flights.酒店有车在机场迎接各航班的旅客。■ receive [transitive, often passive] (formal) to welcome or entertain a guest, especially formally （尤指隆重地）接待，欢迎，招待◆He was received as an honoured guest at the White House.他在白宫受到贵宾的礼遇。 see also receive ⇨ let sb in |