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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 |