entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( entertaining, entertained, entertains )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. 使娱乐; 娱乐

  例：

  They were entertained by top singers, dancers and celebrities.

  他们饶有兴趣地看了顶级歌手、舞蹈演员和名流们的演出。

• 2. 

  entertaining ADJ 娱乐的

  例：

  To generate new money the sport needs to be more entertaining.

  想生更多的财，这项运动得更有娱乐性。

• 3. 

  V-T/V-I If you entertain, or entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example, when you have invited them to your house. 招待; 宴客

  例：

  I don't like to entertain guests anymore.

  我不再喜欢招待客人。

  例：

  He loves to entertain.

  他喜欢宴客。

• 4. 

  entertaining N-UNCOUNT 招待; 宴客

  例：

  ...a cosy area for entertaining and relaxing.

  …一个宴客与休闲的舒适场所。

• 5. 

  V-T If you entertain an idea or suggestion, you allow yourself to consider it as possible or as worth thinking about seriously. 心存 [正式]

  例：

  How foolish I am to entertain doubts.

  我心存疑虑是多么愚蠢啊。