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
She became interested in learning a new language after visiting a foreign country.
在访问了一个外国后，她开始对学习一门新语言产生了兴趣。
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
The outcome of the trial greatly interested the public, who followed every update.
审判的结果极大地引起了公众的兴趣，他们关注了每一个更新。
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
The new trade agreement directly interests both nations, affecting their economic policies.
新贸易协议直接涉及两国，影响它们的经济政策。
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 salesperson tried to interest the customer in the latest smartphone model, highlighting its advanced features and benefits.
销售人员试图让客户对最新智能手机型号感兴趣，强调其先进的功能和好处。
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。
Interest
01
兴趣, 爱好
something that attracts enjoyment, attention, or curiosity
例子
Reading is one of her main interests.
阅读是她的主要兴趣之一。
He has a strong interest in history.
他对历史有浓厚的兴趣。
02
兴趣
the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing
例子
Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.
萨拉在收到她的第一台相机作为礼物后，对摄影产生了浓厚的兴趣。
Despite their differences, they found common ground through a shared interest in volunteering at the animal shelter.
尽管他们存在分歧，但通过在动物收容所做志愿者的共同兴趣，他们找到了共同点。
03
兴趣, 关切
a reason or concern that causes someone to want something to be done or to take part
例子
She has a personal interest in the outcome of the negotiations.
她对谈判结果有个人兴趣。
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
The novel held her interest from start to finish.
这部小说从始至终都保持着她的兴趣。
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
The bank charges 5 % interest on personal loans.
银行对个人贷款收取5%的利息。
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
He sold his interest in the company.
他卖掉了他在公司的权益。
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
Powerful business interests opposed the law.
强大的商业利益反对了该法律。
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 organization is focused on defending the interests of local businesses.
该组织专注于捍卫当地企业的利益。
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。
