amusement /əˈmjuːzmənt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing. 兴味

  例：

  He stopped and watched with amusement to see the child so absorbed.

  他停下来饶有兴味地看这个孩子如此全神贯注的样子。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Amusement is the pleasure that you get from being entertained or from doing something interesting. 欢乐

  例：

  I stumbled sideways before landing flat on my back, much to the amusement of the rest of the guys.

  我向侧面绊了一下，然后仰面摔倒了，这让其余人乐不可支。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT Amusements are ways of passing the time pleasantly. 消遣方式

  例：

  People had very few amusements to choose from. There was no radio, or television.

  那时人们可选择的消遣方式很少。没有收音机，也没有电视。

• 4. 

  N-PLURAL Amusements are games, rides, and other things that you can enjoy, for example, at an amusement park or resort. 娱乐活动

  例：

  ...a place full of swings and amusements.

  …一个满是秋千和娱乐活动的地方。