engage

US /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
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1.

吸引, 使參與, 使從事

to occupy or attract someone's interest or attention

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The story was so captivating that it fully engaged my attention.
這個故事如此引人入勝，完全吸引了我的注意力。
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It's important to engage students in the learning process.
讓學生參與學習過程很重要。
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attractcaptivateabsorbinvolveparticipate
2.

互動, 接觸

to establish a meaningful contact or connection with someone

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It's important to engage with your audience.
與觀眾互動很重要。
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He found it difficult to engage with his new colleagues.
他發現很難與新同事打成一片。
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interactconnectrelatecommunicate
3.

參與, 從事

to become involved in a conversation or discussion

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She refused to engage in gossip.
她拒絕參與八卦。
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He tried to engage him in a debate.
他試圖讓他參與辯論。
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participatetake partget involvedembark on
4.

聘用, 僱用

to hire someone for a job or service

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They decided to engage a new consultant.
他們決定聘請一位新顧問。
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The company will engage more staff next quarter.
公司下季度將聘用更多員工。
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hireemployrecruitappoint
5.

嚙合, 接合

to become interlocked or mesh (of mechanical parts)

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The gears failed to engage properly.
齒輪未能正確嚙合。
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Press the clutch to engage the first gear.
踩下離合器以掛入一檔。
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meshinterlockconnectjoin
6.

訂立, 訂婚

to enter into a formal agreement or contract

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They decided to engage in a partnership.
他們決定建立合作夥伴關係。
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He was engaged to be married next month.
他下個月將訂婚結婚。
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undertakecommitpledgebetroth
1.

佔線, 忙碌

occupied; busy

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The line is engaged.
電話佔線。
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He was engaged in a deep conversation.
他正忙於一次深入的談話。
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occupiedbusyinvolvedcommitted
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