amuse

🇬🇧 UK/ә'mju:z/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To entertain or make someone laugh; to keep someone pleasantly occupied.

逗乐,使发笑;使消遣,娱乐

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
aprefix
+
museother
=amuse

Common Collocations

  • 1.amuse audience逗乐观众
  • 2.amuse oneself自娱自乐
  • 3.amuse children逗孩子

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The comedian's jokes never failed to amuse the large audience.

  • 2.

    The children were amused by the interactive exhibits at the museum.

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