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entertain

/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/
English Definition
v. to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure
中文释义
娱乐,款待
Example Sentence

The museum's interactive exhibits are designed to entertain visitors while teaching them about ancient civilizations.

博物馆的互动展品旨在娱乐游客,同时向他们传授古代文明的知识。

Synonyms
amuse divert delight
Antonyms
bore annoy
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “entertain”?

  1. A To get involved in something that is not your concern
  2. B To amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure
  3. C To be all around something
  4. D To successfully deal with a problem
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B — To amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure. “entertain” means to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure”?

  1. A interfere
  2. B entertain
  3. C overcome
  4. D surround
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B — entertain. “entertain” means to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure.

Common questions about “entertain”

What does “entertain” mean?

entertain — to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure. In Chinese: 娱乐,款待.

How do you pronounce “entertain”?

entertain is pronounced /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/.

How is “entertain” used in a sentence?

The museum's interactive exhibits are designed to entertain visitors while teaching them about ancient civilizations. (博物馆的互动展品旨在娱乐游客,同时向他们传授古代文明的知识。)

What are synonyms for “entertain”?

amuse, divert, delight — all close in meaning to entertain (to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure).

What is the opposite of “entertain”?

bore, annoy — each the opposite of entertain (to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure).

Is “entertain” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. entertain is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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