engage

• 动词，表示参与、从事或使某人参与其中，也指吸引某人的注意力或兴趣。

A verb used to indicate the act of participating, becoming involved, or attracting attention or interest.

1. Participate or become involvedB1formal

   To become involved in or take part in an activity or conversation.

   参与或投入

   • She engaged in a lively debate with her colleagues.
   • The students were encouraged to engage in group discussions.
   • He engaged the audience with his compelling story.

   同义词partakeparticipatetake part

   反义词abstainavoiddisengagewithdraw

2. Attract and hold attentionB1formal

   To capture and maintain someone's interest or attention.

   吸引注意力

   • The speaker engaged the crowd with his humor.
   • The video game's graphics engage players for hours.
   • Her speech engaged everyone in the room.

   同义词absorbcaptivateenchantengrossenthrallfascinategripholdmeshrivet

   反义词boredistractrepel

3. Hire or employB2formal

   To arrange for someone to work or provide a service.

   雇用

   • The company engaged a consultant to improve efficiency.
   • They engaged a lawyer to handle the legal matters.
   • We need to engage a new team for the project.

   同义词appointcommissionemployenlisthirerecruitretaintake on

   反义词dischargedismissfirelay offterminate

4. Start a battle or conflictB2formal

   To begin fighting or attacking an enemy.

   交战

   • The troops engaged the enemy at dawn.
   • The navy engaged the pirate ships in open water.
   • The two armies engaged in a fierce battle.

   同义词assailassaultattackbattleclashcombatconfrontfightskirmishtake on

   反义词disengagefleeretreatwithdraw