entertain

US /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
UK /en.t̬ɚˈteɪn/
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1.

娱乐, 款待

provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment

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He hired a clown to entertain the children.
他雇了一个小丑来娱乐孩子们。
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The band played music to entertain the crowd.
乐队演奏音乐以娱乐人群。
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2.

考虑, 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.
她拒绝考虑失败的想法。
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The committee would not entertain any further proposals.
委员会不会再考虑任何提案。
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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.
他们经常在家招待朋友。
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She loves to cook and entertain.
她喜欢烹饪和招待客人。
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