entertain
v. 招待，款待(=treat)；使娱乐
释义2：
entertain
/ 7entE5tein /
◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment• 使娱乐，使快乐 »a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd. 一场使观众极度兴奋的精彩比赛。 receive (someone) as a guest and provide them with food and drink• 招待，款待 »a private dining room where members could entertain groups of friends. 会员能够招待一批批朋友的雅座餐厅。2. give attention or consideration to (an idea, suggestion, or feeling)• 注意，考虑（意见，建议，感情） »Washington entertained little hope of an early improvement in relations. 华盛顿对早日改善关系不抱希望。【语源】
1. late Middle English: from French entretenir, based on Latin inter 'among' + tenere 'to hold'. The word originally meant 'maintain, continue', later 'maintain in a certain condition, treat in a certain way', also 'show hospitality' (late 15th cent.)
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