Interest
01
兴趣
the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing
例子
Despite their differences, they found common ground through a shared interest in volunteering at the animal shelter.
02
兴趣, 爱好
something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity
例子
He has a strong interest in history.
他对历史有浓厚的兴趣。
03
兴趣, 关切
a reason or concern that causes someone to want something to be done or to take part
例子
The company 's interest in renewable energy projects grew rapidly.
该公司对可再生能源项目的兴趣迅速增长。
04
兴趣, 吸引力
the quality of being engaging, unusual, or exciting that captures and holds attention
例子
Bright colors and bold patterns attract visual interest.
明亮的颜色和大胆的图案吸引视觉兴趣。
05
利息, 利率
the fee paid for borrowing money, calculated as a percentage of the loan amount over time
例子
Credit card interest can accumulate quickly if you do n't pay the balance.
如果您不支付余额，信用卡利息可能会迅速累积。
06
份额, 利益
a right, claim, or financial stake in property, business, or another legal matter
例子
She has a legal interest in the estate.
她在这笔遗产中拥有合法的权益。
07
利益集团, 游说团体
a group of people united by shared goals, especially in politics, economics, or professional fields
例子
Agricultural interests lobbied for subsidies.
农业利益集团游说争取补贴。
08
利益, 好处
something that benefits or advantages someone or something, often in a specific situation
例子
The new law seems to go against the interests of small farmers.
新法律似乎违背了小农的利益。
to interest
01
感兴趣, 吸引
to find something attractive enough to want to know about it more or keep doing it
Transitive: to interest sb
例子
The intricate details of the puzzle interested her, so she spent hours solving it.
这个谜题错综复杂的细节引起了她的兴趣，所以她花了好几个小时来解决它。
02
引起兴趣, 吸引注意
to evoke concern or curiosity in someone or to have an effect on their attention
Transitive: to interest sb
例子
Environmental issues interest many people because they affect the planet ’s future.
环境问题引起许多人的兴趣，因为它们影响着地球的未来。
03
使感兴趣, 影响
to involve or have a significant effect on a person, group, or entity
Transitive: to interest a group
例子
Environmental changes interest future generations, as they will face the impact.
环境变化关系到未来几代人，因为他们将面临其影响。
04
引起兴趣, 试图说服
to try to persuade someone to do, eat, or buy something specific
Transitive: to interest sb in sth
例子
The chef went out of his way to interest the guests in trying the new dish on the menu, describing its unique flavors and ingredients.
厨师不遗余力地吸引客人尝试菜单上的新菜，描述了它独特的风味和成分。
