amuse

• 动词，表示使人感到有趣、愉快，或引人发笑、逗人开心。

A verb used to indicate the act of entertaining someone or causing them to laugh or smile.

1. Entertain or make laughA2formal

   To cause someone to laugh or smile by being funny or entertaining.

   逗乐

   • The clown amused the children with his tricks.
   • His jokes never fail to amuse the audience.
   • She amused her friends with funny stories.

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   反义词annoyboredispleaseirritatevex

2. Keep occupied or distractedB1formal

   To keep someone's attention or interest in a pleasant way, often to pass time.

   消遣

   • The toys amused the baby while the parents cooked dinner.
   • He amused himself by reading a book during the long flight.
   • They were amused by the puzzle for hours.

   同义词beguiledivertengageentertainoccupy