interest

• 名词，指对某事物的好奇心、关注或关心；也指借贷中为使用资金所支付的费用，即利息。

A noun referring to a feeling of curiosity, attention, or concern about something, or a financial charge for borrowing money.

1. Curiosity or attentionA2formal

   A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

   兴趣

   • She has a keen interest in astronomy.
   • The lecture sparked my interest in history.
   • He showed no interest in the game.

   同义词absorptionattentionconcerncuriosityengagementfascinationinquisitiveness

   反义词apathyboredomindifferenceunconcern

2. Hobby or activityA2formal

   An activity or subject that one enjoys doing or studying in their free time.

   兴趣

   • His main interests are photography and hiking.
   • She pursues many interests outside of work.
   • Reading is one of my favorite interests.

   同义词amusementavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreationsideline

3. Financial chargeB1formalbusiness

   Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of borrowed money.

   利息

   • The bank charges 5% interest on loans.
   • She earned interest on her savings account.
   • The interest on the mortgage is quite high.

   同义词borrowing costusury

4. Advantage or benefitB2formal

   Something that is beneficial or advantageous to someone or something.

   利益

   • It is in your best interest to accept the offer.
   • The company acts in the interest of its shareholders.
   • He looked out for his own interests.

   同义词advantagebehalfbenefitgaingoodprofitsakewelfarewellbeing

   反义词detrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• 动词，表示引起某人的好奇心、注意或兴趣，使其想要了解更多或参与其中。

A verb used to express the act of arousing curiosity or attention in someone or something.

1. Arouse curiosityA2formal

   To cause someone to want to know more about something or to pay attention.

   使感兴趣

   • The documentary interested me in ancient history.
   • Does this topic interest you?
   • The teacher tried to interest the students in science.

   同义词absorbattractcaptivateengagefascinategriphookintrigue

   反义词boretireweary

2. Persuade to participateB1formal

   To persuade someone to become involved in or to buy something.

   使感兴趣

   • The salesman interested her in the new car model.
   • They tried to interest investors in their startup.
   • Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?

   同义词attractdrawengageenticeinducepersuadetemptwin over

   反义词deterdiscouragedisinterestdissuade