| 单词 | interest |
| 释义 | interest —interest /ˈɪn.trəst/ aep /-trɪst/ noun (INVOLVEMENT) B1 [S or U] the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something: » I've always had an interest in astronomy.» He never seems to show any interest in his children.» Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.» She takes more of an interest in politics these days.» INFORMAL Just out of interest, how old is your wife?Thesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmB1 [C] Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about: » On his form he lists his interests as cycling and cooking.Thesaurus+: ↑Pastimes - general wordsB1 [U] the quality that makes you think that something is interesting: » Would this book be of any interest to you?Thesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmWord partners for interest noun (INVOLVEMENT)• ♯develop/♯have/♯pursue/♯take an interest• ♯express/♯indicate/♯show an interest• ♯arouse/♯attract/♯generate/♯spark interest• ♯lose interest• a ♯genuine/♯great/♯keen/♯special interest• an interest ♯in sth• ♯with interest• be ♯of interest (to sb)Word partners for interest noun (ADVANTAGE)• ♯protect/♯safeguard sb's interests• ♯advance/♯promote sb's interests• be ♯in sb's interests to do sth• ♯in the interest of sb/sthWord Builder:–Nouns: interest–Adjectives: interested, disinterested, uninterested, interesting–Verbs: interest–Adverbs: interestinglyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. develop/have/pursue/take an interest in sth» He developed an interest in photography.-lu. express/indicate/profess/show an interest in sth» They don't show the slightest interest in their grandchildren.-lu. arouse/attract/excite/generate/revive/spark/stimulate interest» The programme has done a lot to revive interest in sixties music.-lu. feign/lose interest» I managed to feign a polite interest in her dogs.–Adjectives-lu. common/general/widespread interest» There was general interest in his story.-lu. main/particular/special interest» She has a special interest in Chinese history.-lu. avid/genuine/great/keen/passionate/strong interest» She showed genuine interest in the plight of the homeless.-lu. little interest» Local history is of little interest to me.-lu. continuing/current/increased/renewed/passing interest» He has a continuing interest in horse racing.-lu. have/take a personal interest (in sth)» He took a personal interest in the boy's education.-lu. media/public interest» There was a lot of media interest in the record deal.-lu. (of) historical interest» These documents are of historical interest.-lu. (a) human interest (story)» The magazine mainly features human interest stories.-lu. added interest» The personal comments give the book added interest.–Nouns-lu. a lack/lot/great deal of interest» The course stopped running, owing to lack of interest.-lu. an area/place/point of interest» I've marked the points of interest in the document.-lu. the focus of interest» The cathedral is the main focus of architectural interest.-lu. a revival of interest» There has been a revival of interest in his music.–Prepositions-lu. (an) interest in sth/doing sth» They have no interest in voluntary work.-lu. be of interest (to sb)» These letters may be of interest to you.-lu. with interest» We watched the TV reports with interest.-lu. out of interest» Just out of interest, can you tell me how much the building cost?• • • Extra Examples:» He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project.» He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and so he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.» They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.» I lost interest halfway through the book and I never finished it.» I can honestly say that I have no interest whatsoever in the royal family.Common mistake: interest! The most usual preposition to use after the noun interest is in.! Don't say 'interest for/on/about' something, say interest in something:✗ He has never shown an interest for learning English.» He has never shown an interest in learning English.noun (MONEY) C1 [U] money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money: » Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.Thesaurus+: ↑Savings, interest and capitalC1 [U] money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization: » You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest.Thesaurus+: ↑Savings, interest and capitalWord partners for interest noun (INVOLVEMENT)• ♯develop/♯have/♯pursue/♯take an interest• ♯express/♯indicate/♯show an interest• ♯arouse/♯attract/♯generate/♯spark interest• ♯lose interest• a ♯genuine/♯great/♯keen/♯special interest• an interest ♯in sth• ♯with interest• be ♯of interest (to sb)Word partners for interest noun (ADVANTAGE)• ♯protect/♯safeguard sb's interests• ♯advance/♯promote sb's interests• be ♯in sb's interests to do sth• ♯in the interest of sb/sth• • • Extra Examples:» My investments return a high rate of interest.» The rise in interest rates has pushed up the value of my investments.» How much interest are you paying on the loan?» The smaller local lenders charge a high rate of interest.» An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy.noun [C usually plural, U] (ADVANTAGE) ► C1 something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something: » A union looks after the interests of its members.» It's in his interests to keep careful records.» In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.» Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you).→ SEE ALSO VESTED INTEREST(Cf. ↑vested interest)Thesaurus+: ↑Helping and co-operatingWord partners for interest noun (INVOLVEMENT)• ♯develop/♯have/♯pursue/♯take an interest• ♯express/♯indicate/♯show an interest• ♯arouse/♯attract/♯generate/♯spark interest• ♯lose interest• a ♯genuine/♯great/♯keen/♯special interest• an interest ♯in sth• ♯with interest• be ♯of interest (to sb)Word partners for interest noun (ADVANTAGE)• ♯protect/♯safeguard sb's interests• ♯advance/♯promote sb's interests• be ♯in sb's interests to do sth• ♯in the interest of sb/sthCollocations:–Types-lu. business/commercial/economic/financial interest» They want to protect their business interests in the area.-lu. (in) the national/public interest» In banning strikes, they believed they were acting in the public interest.–Adjectives-lu. a vested interest» He had a vested interest in the firm's success.-lu. conflicting interests» I tried to balance the conflicting interests of work and family.–Verbs-lu. advance/promote/represent sb's interests» They appointed him to promote the company's interests in South Africa.-lu. protect/safeguard sbs interests» He acted to protect the public interest.–Phrases-lu. in sb's best interests» It was in his best interests to take the job.-lu. have sb's interests at heart» When she gave up working, she had her children's interests at heart.–Prepositions-lu. in the interest of sb/sth» I agreed to go to the party in the interest of family unity.–Nouns-lu. a conflict of interest» There was a conflict of interest between his work as a minister and his role in the company.• • • Extra Examples:» As both a teacher and parent, she had an interest in seeing the school remain open.» Is it really in the public interest to publish this information?» The government's view is that raising taxes now would not be in the national interest .» The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information.» She claimed that she had no financial interest in the case.noun [C] (LEGAL RIGHT) ► F0 an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions: » He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.» SPECIALIZED When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property.Thesaurus+: ↑Having and owning - general wordsWord partners for interest noun (INVOLVEMENT)• ♯develop/♯have/♯pursue/♯take an interest• ♯express/♯indicate/♯show an interest• ♯arouse/♯attract/♯generate/♯spark interest• ♯lose interest• a ♯genuine/♯great/♯keen/♯special interest• an interest ♯in sth• ♯with interest• be ♯of interest (to sb)Word partners for interest noun (ADVANTAGE)• ♯protect/♯safeguard sb's interests• ♯advance/♯promote sb's interests• be ♯in sb's interests to do sth• ♯in the interest of sb/sth• • • Extra Examples:» The courts will have to decide the size of the beneficiary's interest in the trust.» The deed transfers the interest to Mr Smith.» Are there any third-party interests over the land?» She is entitled to enforce her interest in the courts.» Her interest in the trust has not yet been vested.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for interest ► B1 If someone or something interests you, you want to give them your attention and discover more about them: » Sport has never really interested me.Thesaurus+: ↑Making people excited and interested , ↑Inspiration and inspiringWord Builder:–Nouns: interest–Adjectives: interested, disinterested, uninterested, interesting–Verbs: interest–Adverbs: interestingly• • • Extra Examples:» Politics doesn't interest him much.» I've got some news that might interest you.» The subject that interests her most seems to be her own health!» The idea of travelling to China had always interested him, and this seemed like a perfect opportunity.» Anything to do with planes and flying interests him enormously. |
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