amuse

US /əˈmjuːz/
UK /əˈmjuːz/
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1.

逗乐, 使发笑

to make someone laugh or smile

:
The clown's antics amused the children.
小丑的滑稽动作逗乐了孩子们。
He tried to amuse her with a funny story.
他试图用一个有趣的故事逗她开心
2.

消遣, 使愉快

to occupy someone's attention in an agreeable way

:
The children amused themselves with games.
孩子们用游戏自娱自乐
She amused herself by reading a book.
她通过读书消遣