動詞 amuse:

1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
   同義詞：amuse, divert, disport
2. make (somebody) laugh
   同義詞：amuse

形容詞 amused:

1. pleasantly occupied -Queen Victoria
   同義詞：diverted, entertained

1. She writes quite amusing stories but she can't hold a candle to the more serious novelists.
   她能寫些很有趣的故事，但是比不上那些寫出內容能發(fā)人深省的小說家。
2. Everyone was amused at/by the story about the dog.
   大家聽了關於那支狗的故事都笑起來了。
3. He told an amusing story as a lead-in to the serious part of his speech.
   他講了一個有趣的故事作他演說中重要內容的引子。
4. His jokes amused the whole table.
   他講的笑話把滿桌人都逗笑了。
5. The otherwise dreary book is enlivened by some very amusing illustrations.
   這本枯燥無味的書幸虧加了一些生動有趣的插圖才變得活潑起來。
6. We were greatly amused.
   我們很快樂。
7. His amusing performance caused a roar of laughter in the audience.
   他那有趣的表演引起了觀眾的哄堂大笑。
8. She has an amused twinkle in her eye(s).
   她高興得雙目熠熠發(fā)亮。