entertain

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

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. entertainingADJ 娱乐的

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

I don't like to entertain guests anymore. 我不再喜欢招待客人。

He loves to entertain. 他喜欢宴客。

4. entertainingN-UNCOUNT 招待; 宴客

...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]

How foolish I am to entertain doubts. 我心存疑虑是多么愚蠢啊。