to amuse
01
娱乐, 消遣
to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored
Transitive: to amuse sb
例子
She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute.
她在通勤时读一本有趣的书来自娱自乐。
Playing board games with friends always amuses him on weekends.
周末和朋友玩棋盘游戏总是让他开心。
02
逗乐, 使发笑
to make someone laugh by being funny
Transitive: to amuse sb
例子
The comedian ’s jokes amused the audience, filling the room with laughter.
喜剧演员的笑话逗乐了观众，让房间里充满了笑声。
Her witty comments always manage to amuse her friends during conversations.
她机智的评论总能在谈话中逗乐她的朋友们。
词汇树
amused
amusement
amusing
amuse
