interest
- IPA[ˈɪntrɪst]
英式
- the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone；the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention
- excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)；persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something)
noun: interest, plural noun: interests
- 釋義
- 片語
名詞
- 1. the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone she looked about her with interest he developed an interest in art 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention a tale full of interest 同義詞
- ▪ an activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars 同義詞
- 2. money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt the monthly rate of interest interest payments 同義詞
- 3. the advantage or benefit of a person or group the merger is not contrary to the public interest it is in your interest to keep your insurance details to hand 同義詞
- ▪ archaic the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest.
- 4. a stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one holders of voting rights must disclose their interests he must have no personal interest in the outcome of the case 同義詞
- ▪ a legal concern, title, or right in property third parties having an interest in a building
- 5. a group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business food interests in Scotland must continue to invest
動詞
- 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone) I thought the book might interest Eliot 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something) efforts were made to interest her in a purchase
