entertain
英 [entə'teɪn]
美[,ɛntɚ'ten]
- vt. 娱乐；招待；怀抱；容纳
- vi. 款待
词态变化
第三人称单数: entertains;过去式: entertained;过去分词: entertained;现在分词: entertaining;
助记提示
1. enter- (inter-) + -tain.
2. => keep or hold someone's mind among many different and interesting things.
=> keep or hold something like amusing or treat between / among people.
=> keep or hold something attractive or interesting among / in one's mind.
3. 所谓花花世界、五彩缤纷、其乐无穷，由此引申义：娱乐，助兴。
4. 类推：The original Old French version of enterprise was emprise.
5. => The original Old French version of entertain was *emtenir(*emtain).
6. 因此这里的enter-前缀应该说还含有“in”的含义，这还可以从单词enter及该前缀的源头可以看出来。
7. enter- "in" => hold or keep one's mind in something, hold (in), keep (in), maintain (in).
8. 进入一种拿在手里玩的状态.
2. => keep or hold someone's mind among many different and interesting things.
=> keep or hold something like amusing or treat between / among people.
=> keep or hold something attractive or interesting among / in one's mind.
3. 所谓花花世界、五彩缤纷、其乐无穷，由此引申义：娱乐，助兴。
4. 类推：The original Old French version of enterprise was emprise.
5. => The original Old French version of entertain was *emtenir(*emtain).
6. 因此这里的enter-前缀应该说还含有“in”的含义，这还可以从单词enter及该前缀的源头可以看出来。
7. enter- "in" => hold or keep one's mind in something, hold (in), keep (in), maintain (in).
8. 进入一种拿在手里玩的状态.
中文词源
entertain 招待
enter-, 更里面，中间。-tain, 握，维持，词源同contain, tenable. 即招待客人，维持客户。
英英释意
- 1. provide entertainment for
- 2. take into consideration, have in view;
- "He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
- 3. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);
- "bear a grudge"
- "entertain interesting notions"
- "harbor a resentment"
英文词源
- entertain (v.)
- late 15c., "to keep up, maintain, to keep (someone) in a certain frame of mind," from Middle French entretenir, from Old French entretenir "hold together, stick together, support" (12c.), from entre- "among" (from Latin inter; see inter-) + tenir "to hold" (from Latin tenere; see tenet).
Sense of "have a guest" is late 15c.; that of "gratify, amuse" is 1620s. Meaning "to allow (something) to consideration, take into the mind" (of opinions, notions, etc.) is 1610s. Related: Entertained; entertaining.
同义词辨析
amuse, entertain, interest, please
这些动词均含有"使人娱乐，消遣"之意。
amuse：指使人通过注意某些有趣或悦人的事物而消遣，着重使人愉快的效果。
entertain：指通过给他人快乐感的消遣活动，使自己或他人从单调中解脱出来。
interest：普通用词，指出于任何原因使人兴奋或对某事物保持好奇心或注意力，侧重引起兴趣或注意。
please：多指愿望、兴趣得到满足后产生的强烈满意情绪。
考试真题
- With such a grand history, kite flying is sure to remain an entertaining and popular sport.
出自-2015年12月听力原文
- French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was known to be unimpressed by the declining taste of early 18th century cooking, but under pressure to entertain Paris' high society, he too called Careme to his kitchen at Tuileries Palace.
2018年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B
- It is where the family entertains important guests.
出自-2016年6月阅读原文
- It is entertaining.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
- And now, if you'll walk this way, ladies and gentlemen, the next room we're going to see is the room in which the family used to hold their formal dinner parties and even occasionally entertain heads of state and royalty.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
- Subjects were picked to inspire or entertain.
2018年6月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section C
- Chronologica is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts.
2017年高考英语江苏卷 阅读理解 阅读A 原文
- Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about presidents, congress, memorials, and parks.
2018年高考英语全国卷I 阅读理解 阅读A 原文
- They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread.
2018年高考英语北京卷 阅读理解 阅读D 原文
- com, which allow users to combine pictures, words and other media in creative ways and then share them, have the potential to add stickiness by amusing, entertaining and enlightening others.
出自-2012年考研阅读原文
实用场景例句
- The job involves a lot of entertaining.
- 这项工作需要经常设宴招待客人。
牛津词典
- Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
- 烤肉野餐是最受人喜爱的待客方式。
牛津词典
- He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.
- 他既讲故事又说笑话，把我们逗得乐了好几个小时。
牛津词典
- The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform.
- 这个系列节目旨在集知识和娱乐为一体。
牛津词典
- He had entertained hopes of a reconciliation.
- 他曾对和解抱有希望。
牛津词典
- to entertain a doubt/suspicion
- 持怀疑态度
牛津词典
- ...games and ideas to entertain children...
- 带给孩子们快乐的游戏和想法
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities...
- 顶级歌手、舞蹈演员和名人们给他们带来娱乐。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- I don't like to entertain guests anymore...
- 我再也不想招待客人了。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- You weren't allowed to entertain men in your rooms even with a chaperone...
- 即使你有监护人陪同，也不允许在房间里招待男性。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- I feel how foolish I am to entertain doubts...
- 我竟然心存怀疑，真是太愚蠢了。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- I wouldn't entertain the idea of such an unsociable job.
- 我不会考虑从事这种不跟人打交道的工作。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- We entertain a firm belief in the final victory.
- 我们对最后胜利抱有坚定的信念.
期刊摘选
- It is her destiny to entertain others and to be used and then abused Osmond.
- 这是她的命运招待别人,用来然后滥用奥斯蒙德.
期刊摘选
- Entertain outsider to stay overnight or brought inside the dormitory.
- 留外人住宿或带外人进入宿舍.
期刊摘选
- In addition, if the players refused to entertain signing day will be disqualified.
- 此外, 如果选手拒绝与天娱签约也将被取消参赛资格.
期刊摘选
- Most pop songs tell simple stories about love and are written to entertain people.
- 大多数流行歌曲讲述关于爱情的简单故事,以愉悦人们.
期刊摘选
- I am afraid we cannot entertain your claim as it have nothing to do with us.
- 恐怕我们不能接受你方索赔,因为这与我们无关.
期刊摘选
- Stage shows were laid on to entertain the foreign guests.
- 安排几场演出招待那些外宾.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- She loves to talk, dance and entertain.
- 她喜欢谈话 、 跳舞和招待客人.
期刊摘选
- A day, his neighbour uses the room of his home to abandon fete to entertain guests.
- 一天, 他的邻居借用他家的房舍设宴请客.
期刊摘选
- Simon : You want to win, you want to prove a point, and you want to entertain.
- 你想要赢, 你想要用行动证明你的能力, 你渴望娱乐!
期刊摘选
- Bear this in mind next time you entertain the idea of running your own show.
- 假若今后你有“秀秀自己”的想法,不妨想想我的这些话.
期刊摘选
- I confess am a little disappointed; we have endeavoured to entertain you, Timothy William.
- 我承认我有点失望; 我们努力招待你了, 提摩太威廉.
期刊摘选
- You entertain him while I deliver the note.
- 我去送通知,你在这儿逗着他玩.
期刊摘选
- At present, we cannot entertain your count offer, as our price is quite reasonable.
- l译:因我们的价格订得相当合理, 故目前不打算考虑贵方的还盘.
期刊摘选
- They entertain a great deal.
- 他们常常招待客人.
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