amuse

美 [əˈmjuːz]英 [əˈmjuːz]
  • vt.(使)娱乐;(提供)消遣;逗乐;逗笑

过去式: amused 现在分词: amusing 过去分词: amused 第三人称单数: amuses

a- 使 + muse 娱乐

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verb

1

逗笑;逗乐
to make sb laugh or smile

My funny drawings amused the kids.

我的滑稽图画把孩子们逗乐了。

This will amuse you.

这个会逗你笑的。

It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment.

想到就在这会儿他们大概正在谈论他,他不禁笑了起来。

2

(提供)消遣;(使)娱乐
to make time pass pleasantly for sb/yourself

She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins.

她给劳拉出了一些主意,好逗这对双胞胎开心。

I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours.

我相信我能自娱自乐几个小时。

amuse

频次

  • 1
    VERB 逗乐;逗笑
    If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile.

    The thought seemed to amuse him...

    这种想法好像把他逗乐了。

  • 2
    VERB 给…提供娱乐(或消遣)
    If you amuse yourself, you do something in order to pass the time and not become bored.

    I need distractions. I need to amuse myself so I won't keep thinking about things...

    我需要分散我的注意力。需要消遣一下,让自己不去想这样那样的事。

  • 3
    See also:amused;amusing

verb

1
make (somebody) laugh
The clown amused the children
2
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
The play amused the ladies
Synonym: divert disport

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  1. A clown 's job is to amuse the spectators .

    小丑的工作就是娱乐观众。

  2. They performed a skit to amuse the crowd .

    他们表演了一个幽默小品来娱乐观众。

  3. Playing with water can keep children amused for hours .

    嬉水可以使孩子们玩乐好几个小时。

  4. There was an amused look on the President 's face .

    总统面带愉悦的神情。

  5. He was amused to see how seriously she took the game .

    他看见她玩这个游戏十分认真的样子,觉得好笑。

  6. She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins .

    她给劳拉出了一些主意,好逗这对双胞胎开心。

  7. It 's a very amusing game to play .

    这种游戏玩起来非常有趣。

  8. She kept the children amused for hours .

    她陪孩子们玩了好几个小时。

  9. I didn 't find the joke at all amusing .

    我认为这笑话一点也不可笑。

  10. I 'm sure I 'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours .

    我相信我能自娱自乐几个小时。

  11. It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment .

    想到就在这会儿他们大概正在谈论他,他不禁笑了起来。

  12. She exemplified each of the points she was making with an amusing anecdote .

    她的每一个论点都用一个逸闻趣事来说明。

  13. It was a challenge , keeping ten boisterous seven-year-olds amused .

    要逗着十个好动的七岁孩子玩真是一种挑战。

  14. We were all amused at his stories .

    我们都被他的故事逗笑了。

  15. My funny drawings amused the kids .

    我的滑稽图画把孩子们逗乐了。

  16. His facial contortions amused the audience of schoolchildren .

    他扮鬼脸逗得小学生观众都笑起来了。

  17. Janet was not amused .

    珍妮特感到不悦。

  18. This will amuse you .

    这个会逗你笑的。

  19. The show is very amusing and the cast are very good .

    演出妙趣横生,演员的表演也很出彩。

  20. Apparently the girls are not at all amused by the whole business

    据说女孩们觉得整件事情一点也不好笑。

  21. The book is full of amusing sidelights on his family background .

    书中有很多关于他家庭背景的趣闻。

  22. Do not hesitate to laugh at anything you find amusing .

    只要觉得好笑就尽管笑。

  23. They recounted amusing stories about their first sexual experiences .

    他们讲述了他们第一次性经历的趣事。

  24. He had a terrific sense of humour and could be very amusing

    他极具幽默感,很会逗人发笑。

  25. He listened to them , affecting an amused interest

    他装作饶有兴致地听他们说话。

  26. You come over as a capable and amusing companion

    你给人的感觉是一个能干、风趣的同伴。

  27. The dialogue is amusing but the plot is weak

    对白逗趣但是情节薄弱。

  28. He was witty , amusing and gifted with a sharp business brain .

    他机智诙谐,具有敏锐的商业头脑。

  29. Both of them looked at him with that curious , slightly amused and even arch expression .

    他们俩都看着他,带着一副好奇的、有点觉得好笑甚至是淘气的表情。

  30. Archie kept us amused with his stories .

    阿奇一直给我们讲故事来逗我们开心。