Entertain - Английское значение и перевод слова Entertain на Русский язык

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

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Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

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The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

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The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

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He made faces to amuse her

verb

To keep the attention of someone by entertaining that person

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It’s a relief when your child can amuse herself for a whole hour., his subtle humor amused me., her…

verb

Charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.

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He beguiled the voters with his good looks

verb

To charm, attract, or interest, sometimes in order to deceive

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I had to show i was not beguiled by his good looks., a beguiling smile

noun

A small stream.

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The lake district boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks

verb

Tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).

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Jenny would brook no criticism of matthew

noun

A small stream

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A brook runs past the house., she won’t brook any criticism of her work.

noun

The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

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His charm has captivated the media

verb

Delight greatly.

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The books have charmed children the world over

adjective

Denoting a flavour (variety) of unstable quark having an electric charge of + 2/3. charm quarks have similar properties to up quarks and top quarks, but are distinguished from them by having an intermediate mass.

verb

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

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She cheered from the sidelines

noun

A shout of encouragement, praise, or joy.

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A tremendous cheer from the audience

verb

To give a shout of approval or encouragement for someone

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[ i ] i was one of the people who jumped up and cheered after that speech., he demanded the resigna…

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

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Each application is considered on its merits

verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

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Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

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He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

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[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

noun

A person's face or facial expression.

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His impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away

verb

Admit as acceptable or possible.

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He was reluctant to countenance the use of force

noun

The appearance or expression of someone’s face

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[ c ] her countenance masked her feelings., this school will not countenance lateness.

verb

Please (someone) greatly.

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An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old

noun

Great pleasure.

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The little girls squealed with delight

noun

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this

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[ c ] my sister’s little boy is a real delight., [ u ] his music teacher expressed delight with his…

verb

Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.

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Don't allow noise to distract you from your work

Draw someone's attention away from something

verb

To take someone’s attention away from what that person is doing or should be doing

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She liked to work with the radio playing and said it did not distract her., [ u ] it’s impossible t…

verb

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

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A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land

verb

Turn aside; turn away from

verb

To cause something or someone to turn in a different direction

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Our flight was diverted from san francisco to oakland because of the fog., the administration had t…

verb

Occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention).

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He ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage sutton's attention

adjective

(of a writer or artist) committed to a particular aim or cause.

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He was determined that his writing and thinking should be engagé

verb

Consume all of one's attention or time

verb

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

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They seemed to be engrossed in conversation

verb

If something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention

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What is it about harry potter that so engrosses children?

verb

Capture the fascinated attention of.

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She had been so enthralled by the adventure that she had hardly noticed the cold

verb

To keep someone completely interested

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The baseball game completely enthralled the crowd., the audience was enthralled for two hours by a …

verb

Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).

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I've always been fascinated by computers

verb

To have someone’s complete interest and attention

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Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him., the children were fascinated by the story…

verb

Dip or submerge in a liquid.

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Immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes

verb

To involve someone completely in an activity

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She immersed herself wholly in her work., immerse the egg in boiling water., the course offers tota…

noun

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

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She looked about her with interest

verb

Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone).

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I thought the book might interest eliot

verb

Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.

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My job involves a lot of travelling

verb

To include someone or something in an activity

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The accident involved two cars and a truck., the operation involves inserting a small tube into the…

verb

Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).

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The rented flat she occupies in hampstead

verb

Live in (a certain place)

verb

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control or possession of a place

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Nationalist forces now occupy more than 70% of the country., a large couch occupies most of the spa…

verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

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He arranged a fishing trip to please his son

adverb

Used in polite requests or questions.

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Please address letters to the editor

exclamation

Commonly used in order to make a request more polite, or, sometimes, to make it stronger or urgent

Примеры использования:

Could i please have some ketchup for my hamburger?, please be sure to take all your personal belong…

verb

(of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.

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His mother was preoccupied with paying the bills

verb

To be the main thought in someone’s mind, causing other things to be forgotten

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The wedding next month preoccupied her., he’s been preoccupied lately because of problems at school.

verb

Experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).

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He suffered intense pain

verb

To experience or show the effects of something bad

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[ t ] about 50,000 bicyclists suffer serious head injuries each year., [ t ] block’s own farm has s…

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

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The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

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The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

collocation

Have on one's mind, think about actively

phrasal verb

Take someone or something into account or consideration when deciding on a possible action.

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You can live how you like, but there's the children to think about

phrasal verb

Consider the possibility or advantages of a course of action.

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She thought about enrolling for a college course

verb

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

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A regime unwilling to tolerate dissent

verb

To bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties

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Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain., they don’t have the best service, but i tolerate it…