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interest

英['ɪnt(ə)rɪst] 美['ɪntrəst]
  • n. 兴趣,爱好;利息;趣味;同行
  • vt. 使……感兴趣;引起……的关心;使……参与

英英释意


1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something;
"an interest in music"
2. the power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.);
"they said nothing of great interest"
"primary colors can add interest to a room"
3. a reason for wanting something done;
"for your sake"
"died for the sake of his country"
"in the interest of safety"
"in the common interest"
4. a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed;
"how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"
5. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly);
"sailing is her favorite pastime"
"his main pastime is gambling"
"he counts reading among his interests"
"they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
6. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something;
"they have interests all over the world"
"a stake in the company's future"
7. (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims;
"the iron interests stepped up production"