entertain

US /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
UK /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
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1.

娛樂, 款待

provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment

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He hired a clown to entertain the children.
他雇了一個小丑來娛樂孩子們。
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The band played music to entertain the crowd.
樂隊演奏音樂以娛樂人群。
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2.

考慮, 接受

consider an idea or suggestion and allow for the possibility of it

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She refused to entertain the thought of failure.
她拒絕考慮失敗的想法。
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The committee would not entertain any further proposals.
委員會不會再考慮任何提案。
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3.

招待, 款待

receive guests and provide them with food and drink

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They often entertain friends at their home.
他們經常在家招待朋友。
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She loves to cook and entertain.
她喜歡烹飪和招待客人。
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