单词 | entertain |
释义 | en·ter·tain (ĕn′tər-tān) v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains v.tr. 1. To hold the attention of (someone) with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse. 2. To extend hospitality toward: entertain friends at dinner. 3. a. To consider; contemplate: entertain an idea. b. To hold in mind; harbor: entertained few illusions. 4. Archaic To continue with; maintain. 5. Obsolete To employ; hire. 6. Obsolete To give admittance to; receive. v.intr. 1. To show hospitality to guests. 2. To provide entertainment. [Middle English entertinen, to maintain, from Old French entretenir, from Medieval Latin intertenēre : Latin inter, among; see INTER- + Latin tenēre, to hold; see ten- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] en′ter·tainer n. |
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