regale
UK/ri'geil/US
GREB1
Definitions
v.
To entertain or delight someone with stories or jokes; to provide lavish food and drink
款待，盛情招待；用故事或笑话取悦
n.
A lavish feast or meal; a choice item of food or drink
盛宴，佳肴
Root Breakdown
Loanwordregaleother
=regale
Common Collocations
- 1.regale with stories用故事取悦
- 2.regale with food and drink以美食佳酿款待
- 3.[regale an audience]娱乐观众
- 4.regale guests款待宾客
Example Sentences
- 1.
Grandpa regaled us with hilarious stories from his days in the navy.
- 2.
The host regaled her guests with an extravagant five-course dinner.
- 3.
He loved to regale his colleagues with tales of his travels abroad.