amused

• 形容一个人觉得某事有趣、好笑或好玩，或对某事感到有趣并被吸引。

Describes a person who finds something funny or entertaining.

1. Finding something funnyA2formal

   Feeling or showing that you think something is funny or entertaining.

   觉得好笑

   • She was amused by the clown's tricks.
   • He looked amused at the joke.
   • The children were amused by the magician's performance.

   同义词delighteddivertedentertainedpleased

   反义词graveserioussolemn

2. Pleasantly entertainedB1formal

   Feeling or showing that you are entertained or interested in a pleasant way.

   感到有趣的

   • I was amused by the documentary about penguins.
   • The audience was amused throughout the play.
   • She kept herself amused by reading a book.

   同义词charmeddelighteddivertedentertainedpleased

   反义词boredindifferentuninterested

• 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.

   同义词cheerdelightdivertentertaingladdenpleaseregaletickle

   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