entertain

• 动词，表示为人提供娱乐、乐趣或款待，也可表示考虑某个想法或建议。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to someone, or considering an idea or suggestion.

1. Amuse or engageA2formal

   To provide amusement, enjoyment, or interest for someone.

   娱乐

   • The clown entertained the children at the party.
   • She entertained her guests with stories and music.
   • The movie entertained the audience for two hours.

   同义词amusedelightdistractdivertengageoccupypleaseregale

   反义词annoyboredispleaseirritateweary

2. Consider or contemplateB2formal

   To hold in mind or consider an idea, suggestion, or possibility.

   考虑

   • He refused to entertain the idea of quitting.
   • The committee will entertain all proposals.
   • She entertained the thought of moving abroad.

   同义词considercontemplatedeliberateponderreflectweigh

   反义词dismissdisregardignorereject

3. Host guestsB1formal

   To receive and provide hospitality to guests, often with food and drink.

   招待客人

   • They love to entertain friends at their home.
   • She entertained her colleagues with a lavish dinner.
   • We entertained the visiting delegates at a restaurant.

   同义词accommodatefeastfetehostput upreceiveregaletreatwelcome