amuse /əˈmjuːz/ CET4 TEM4 ( amusing, amused, amuses )

• 1. 

  V-T If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile. 使发笑

  例：

  The thought seemed to amuse him.

  这个想法好像让他觉得好笑。

• 2. 

  V-T If you amuse yourself, you do something in order to pass the time and not become bored. 使消遣

  例：

  I need distractions. I need to amuse myself so I won't keep thinking about things.

  我需要娱乐。我需要自我消遣，这样我才不会一直想事情。

• 3. 

  → see also amused, amusing