entertained

• 形容人处于被娱乐、感兴趣或享受某种活动的状态，感到有趣、开心或投入其中。

Describes a state of being amused, engaged, or enjoying something.

1. Amused or engagedB1formal

   Feeling amused, interested, or engaged by something enjoyable.

   感到有趣

   • The children were thoroughly entertained by the magician.
   • She looked entertained during the comedy show.
   • We were all entertained by his funny stories.

   同义词absorbedamuseddelighteddivertedengagedinterestedoccupiedpleased

   反义词boredindifferentuninterested

2. Having considered an ideaB2formal

   Having considered or thought about an idea or suggestion.

   已考虑过（某想法）

   • He entertained the thought of moving abroad.
   • She entertained the possibility of starting her own business.
   • They entertained the proposal for several weeks before deciding.

   同义词considered

• 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