interest
noun uk/ˈɪn.trest/ us/ˈɪn.trɪst/
(INVOLVEMENT)
B1 [ S or U ]兴趣，关注
the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something
I've always had an interest in astronomy. 我一直对天文学感兴趣。
He never seems to show any interest in his children. 他好像从不关心他的子女。
Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film. 遗憾的是，这部电影我才看了一半就失去了兴趣。
She takes more of an interest in politics these days. 她近来对政治更感兴趣了。
informal Just out of interest, how old is your wife? 只是好奇问问，你妻子多大年龄？
B1 [ C ]爱好
Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about.
On his form he lists his interests as cycling and cooking. 在表格上，他列出的爱好有骑自行车和烹调。
B1 [ U ]吸引力
the quality that makes you think that something is interesting
Would this book be of any interest to you? 这本书对你有吸引力吗？
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- He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.
- He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and so he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.
- They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.
- I lost interest halfway through the book and I never finished it.
- I can honestly say that I have no interest whatsoever in the royal family.
(ADVANTAGE)
C1 [ C usually plural, U ]利益，好处
something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something
A union looks after the interests of its members. 工会关心其会员的利益。
It's in his interests to keep careful records. 仔细做好记录对他有好处。
In the interests of safety, please do not smoke. 为了安全起见，请不要吸烟。
Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you). 不管你怎样想，我这样做完全是为你着想。
See also: vested interest
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- As both a teacher and parent, she had an interest in seeing the school remain open.
- Is it really in the public interest to publish this information?
- The government's view is that raising taxes now would not be in the national interest .
- The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information.
- She claimed that she had no financial interest in the case.
(MONEY)
C1 [ U ]（借款的）利息
money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money
Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high. 对透支款项收取的利息通常是很高的。
C1 [ U ]（存款的）利息
money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization
You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest. 你应该把钱存在有利息的储蓄户头上。
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- My investments return a high rate of interest.
- The rise in interest rates has pushed up the value of my investments.
- How much interest are you paying on the loan?
- The smaller local lenders charge a high rate of interest.
- An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy.
(LEGAL RIGHT)
[ C ] law, business specialized权益，股权，产权
an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions
He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world. 他是个在世界各地拥有很多企业股份的千万富翁。
When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property. 他们离婚时，她保留了房屋的合法产权。
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- The courts will have to decide the size of the beneficiary's interest in the trust.
- The deed transfers the interest to Mr Smith.
- Are there any third-party interests over the land?
- She is entitled to enforce her interest in the courts.
- Her interest in the trust has not yet been vested.
interest
verb [ T ] uk/ˈɪn.trest/ us/ˈɪn.trɪst/
B1 使…感兴趣
If someone or something interests you, you want to give that person or thing your attention and discover more about him, her, or it.
Sport has never really interested me. 我从没有对体育运动真正感兴趣过。
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- Politics doesn't interest him much.
- I've got some news that might interest you.
- The subject that interests her most seems to be her own health!
- The idea of travelling to China had always interested him, and this seemed like a perfect opportunity.
- Anything to do with planes and flying interests him enormously.
Phrasal verb
interest someone in something 劝（某人）买；请（某人）吃（或喝）
Someone might ask if they can interest you in something when that person is trying to persuade you to buy something or is offering you something.
Can I interest you in our new range of kitchen fittings, madam? 女士，我向您介绍一下我们的新的厨房设备系列好吗？
I don't suppose I can interest you in a quick drink after work, can I? 可以请你下班后小喝一杯吗？