amuse

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile. 使发笑
The thought seemed to amuse him. 这个想法好像让他觉得好笑。
2. V-T If you amuse yourself, you do something in order to pass the time and not become bored. 使消遣
I need distractions. I need to amuse myself so I won't keep thinking about things. 我需要娱乐。我需要自我消遣，这样我才不会一直想事情。
3. →see also amused , amusing

Joan was not amused by the joke her brother told.
His attempts to appear sophisticated amused everyone.
Could you think of a few games to amuse the children on the journey ?
I wonder what's amusing the boys so much - is it Granny's hat ?
A baby crawled to the front of the church during the sermon , which amused the congregation .