entertainment
UK/entə'teɪnm(ə)nt/US/.entә'teinmәnt/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
Things people watch or do for enjoyment
娱乐；消遣
n.
Public performances such as shows or films
文艺表演；演出
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedentertain + -ment (the thing/result) = what amuses you. It locks onto the 'amuse' sense and names the whole industry: the entertainment industry, live entertainment.
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.entertainment industry娱乐业
- 2.live entertainment现场娱乐表演
- 3.home entertainment家庭娱乐
- 4.for entertainment供娱乐用
Example Sentences
- 1.
The festival offers food, music, and entertainment for all ages.
- 2.
She works in the entertainment industry.