amuse
verb [ I or T ] uk/əˈmjuːz/ us/əˈmjuːz/
B2 （尤指通过幽默的言行）逗乐，逗笑;给…提供消遣（或娱乐）
to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile
I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you. 我带来了昨天报上的一篇文章，或许可以让你开怀一笑。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves. 我想他看到这些人装疯卖傻的样子肯定会觉得好玩。
Apparently these stories are meant to amuse. 显然这些故事的目的就在于搞笑。
B2 （尤指短暂地）使开心
to keep someone happy, especially for a short time
We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by. 我们看着来往的行人自娱自乐。
Shall I put on a DVD to amuse the kids? 要不要给孩子们放段录像，逗他们开心？
- More examples
- Joan was not amused by the joke her brother told.
- His attempts to appear sophisticated amused everyone.
- Could you think of a few games to amuse the children on the journey?
- I wonder what's amusing the boys so much - is it Granny's hat?
- A baby crawled to the front of the church during the sermon, which amused the congregation.