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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   interest

   • IPA[ˈint(ə)rəst]

   美式

   • n.
     the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone；a feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something)
   • v.
     excite the curiosity or attention of (someone)；cause someone to undertake or acquire (something)

   • noun: interest, plural noun: interests

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone she looked about her with interest 同義詞 attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, ... 更多regard, notice, scrutiny, curiosity, inquisitiveness, enjoyment, delight反義詞 boredom
   • ▪ a feeling of wanting to know or learn about (something) he developed an interest in art
   • ▪ the quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention a tale full of interest 同義詞 attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, ... 更多allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization
   • ▪ a subject about which one is concerned or enthusiastic my particular interest is twentieth-century poetry 同義詞 hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, ... 更多entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation, passion, enthusiasm, informalthing, bag, scene, cup of tea
   • 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 dividends, profits, returns, a percentage, a gain
   • 3. the advantage or benefit of a person or group the merger is not contrary to the public interest we are acting in the best interests of our customers 同義詞 concern, business, business matter, matter, care, ... 更多affairs
   • ▪ archaic the selfish pursuit of one's own welfare; self-interest.
   • 4. a stake, share, 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 stake, share, portion, claim, investment, ... 更多stock, equity, involvement, participation, concern, involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty, one-sidedness, favoritism, bias, prejudice
   • ▪ a legal concern, title, or right in property third parties having an interest in a building
   • 5. a group or organization having a specified common concern, especially in politics or business the regulation of national interests in India, Brazil, and Africa

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. excite the curiosity or attention of (someone) I thought the book might interest Eric 同義詞 be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, ... 更多fascinate, absorb, engross, rivet, grip, hold, captivate, amuse, divert, entertain, arouse one's curiosity, whet one's appetite, hold one's attention, engage one's attention, informalfloat someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy, light someone's fire, arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell反義詞 bore
   • ▪ cause someone to undertake or acquire (something) efforts were made to interest her in a purchase

   片語

   • declare an interest
   • in the interests of
   • of interest
   • with interest