amuse
/əˈmjuːz/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3110 in the learning path
逗乐；使发笑
Definitions
v. To make someone smile or laugh.
逗乐；使发笑
v. To keep someone pleasantly occupied.
使消遣；使不无聊
Example
His silly dance amused everyone waiting in the kitchen.
他滑稽的舞蹈逗乐了在厨房等候的每个人。
Interactive museum exhibits can amuse young visitors while helping them understand complex scientific ideas.
博物馆的互动展品既能让小游客玩得开心，也能帮助他们理解复杂的科学概念。
Collocations
- amuse an audience
- amuse yourself
- keep someone amused
Word family
- amusement (n.)
- amusing (adj.)
- amused (adj.)
Synonyms
- entertain
- delight
Antonyms
- bore
Usage tip
amused形容人的感受；amusing形容有趣的事物。
FAQ
- What does amuse mean?
- To make someone smile or laugh. To keep someone pleasantly occupied.
- How is amuse pronounced?
- UK /əˈmjuːz/, US /əˈmjuːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
