amusement
娱乐
definition
noun
we looked with amusement at our horoscopes
the state or experience of finding something funny.
translation of 'amusement'
noun
消遣,
娱乐,
乐事,
嬉,
惊愕,
惊异
example
When the leisured classes took to skis, though, they did so first for 'amusement' , then for sport.
I attempt to give Sam a mange bath once a week, and much to the 'amusement' of the neighbours, Sam yelps and drenches me with water.
It was a centre for recreation and 'amusement' to the members of the Air Force.
A lamp post intervened much to the 'amusement' of the watching public and chagrin of the cameraman.
She sang to a captivated audience and when it came to her final song from Carmen she coyly sat on a gentleman's knee to the 'amusement' of the audience.
During play whenever he tried to run, which was not very often, he found his trousers sliding down to his knees, much to the 'amusement' of the spectators.
The first thing I had a go at was the wellie-boot-throwing competition… much to the 'amusement' of all the local farmers - and Anna.
Anyway, noses all a-tingle at the prospect of a nice juicy story, we followed in hot pursuit, much to the 'amusement' of passers-by.
Baggy drag makes no sense at all for a sport played by women for the 'amusement' of other women!
To the 'amusement' of the class, we grunted and cursed each other out of the sides of our mouths as we both tried to get through the door.
The incident happened at 1pm yesterday in Whitebirk Road, Whitebirk, Blackburn, much to the 'amusement' of his three colleagues.
Sturdy scholarship, not idle 'amusement' , is what the book is designed to deliver.
Wearing a long white robe he jumped and danced as a large black snake tried to take a bite, all to the 'amusement' of his audience.
Cassandra looked on in 'amusement' , glad for the momentary diversion.
They do what they want to do and have a great time to the 'amusement' of the public - young and old - to the accompaniment of music and lights.
Barbados is an island rich in forms of entertainment; songs and dance are the chief forms of 'amusement' .
Perhaps we should regard his mock battle with him as a harmless diversion, a little fireside 'amusement' for the masses.
his daughter was an 'amusement' to him
A deep chuckle emitted from Kyle, showing his 'amusement' at how quickly I could be distracted.
Then came the awkward moment when Kathleen realized what she was: an 'amusement' afforded Margaret by her latest dry spell.
There I stayed to the 'amusement' of the class, unable to get up.
He flicked it on and off, to the 'amusement' of their classmates.
Having invited her on board for a chat, he refused to let her go until the bus had driven a mile down the road, much to the 'amusement' of his hysterical team-mates.
I did not write to you for entertainment, or 'amusement' , or to lord over you the fact that I am a lady.
So, to the 'amusement' of his wife, colleagues and parents he dons his new uniform twice daily, five days a week.
we looked with 'amusement' at our horoscopes
Such outfits are rarely worn, however, except in association with festivals or for the 'amusement' of tourists.
This is definitely a source for endless 'amusement' in my book.
an evening's 'amusement'
we looked with 'amusement' at our horoscopes
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