әˋmjuz; әˊmjuːz< a.muse >
[常用字]
<<及物动词>>
1 娱乐, 使┅发笑
The new toys amused the children. 新玩具使孩子很高兴
2 逗乐, 取悦
We were all amused by the clown's antic gestures. 小丑滑稽的动作逗得我们哈哈大笑
3 消遣, 解闷
He amused himself by reading detective stories. 他以阅读侦探小说做消遣
Father amused himself with fishing. 父亲以钓鱼自娱