amusing

• 形容某事物有趣、引人发笑或令人愉快，能带来娱乐和消遣。

Describes something that is funny, entertaining, or causes laughter.

1. Entertaining or funnyA2formal

   Causing laughter or providing entertainment.

   有趣的

   • The comedian told an amusing story that made everyone laugh.
   • She found the cartoon very amusing.
   • His amusing remarks kept the audience entertained.

   同义词comicaldelightfuldivertingenjoyableentertainingfunnyhumorouslaughablewitty

   反义词boringdullhumorlesstediousunfunny

2. Pleasantly interestingB1formal

   Stimulating interest in a light-hearted way.

   有趣的

   • The museum had an amusing exhibit about ancient toys.
   • It was an amusing coincidence that they met again.
   • The book is full of amusing anecdotes about travel.

   同义词agreeabledivertingengagingenjoyableentertainingpleasurable

   反义词boringdulltediousuninteresting

• 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