engage
/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4391 in the learning path
吸引；使投入
Definitions
v. To attract someone's attention and keep them interested or involved.
吸引；使投入
v. To take part in an activity.
参与；从事
v. To hire someone to perform a particular job.
雇用；聘请
Example
The puppet show engaged even the youngest children.
这场木偶戏连最小的孩子都吸引住了。
Schools should encourage students to engage in community activities that develop cooperation and a sense of responsibility.
学校应鼓励学生参与社区活动，培养合作能力和责任感。
Collocations
- engage in discussion
- engage with an audience
- engage someone's attention
- engage a consultant
Word family
- engagement (n.)
- engaging (adj.)
- engaged (adj.)
Synonyms
- involve
- attract
- hire
Antonyms
- disengage
Usage tip
参与活动用engage in；与人互动用engage with。
FAQ
- What does engage mean?
- To attract someone's attention and keep them interested or involved. To take part in an activity. To hire someone to perform a particular job.
- How is engage pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/, US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
