单词 | interest |
释义 | interest/ˈɪnt(ə)rɪst /noun 1 [mass noun] The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone: she looked about her with interest [in singular]: he developed an interest in art...
Synonyms attentiveness, undivided attention, absorption, engrossment, heed, regard, notice, scrutiny; curiosity, inquisitiveness; enjoyment, delight 1.1The quality of exciting curiosity or holding the attention: a tale full of interest...
Synonyms attraction, appeal, fascination, charm, beauty, allure, allurement, temptation, tantalization 1.2 [count noun] An activity or subject which one enjoys doing or studying: their sole interests are soccer, drink, and cars...
Synonyms hobby, pastime, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, recreation, entertainment, diversion, amusement, relaxation; passion, enthusiasm informal thing, bag, scene, cup of tea 2 [mass noun] 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 [as modifier]: interest payments...
Synonyms dividends, profits, returns; a percentage, a gain 3The 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 we are acting in the best interests of our customers...
Synonyms concern, business, business matter, matter, care; (interests) affairs of benefit to, to the advantage of, for the sake of, for the benefit of 3.1 archaic The selfish pursuit of one’s own welfare; self-interest.Brown's comments will strike a chord with those who feel that selfish interests and private agendas are being put ahead of the greater good of the game in Scotland and Holland....
4A 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...
Synonyms stake, share, portion, claim, investment, stock, equity; involvement, participation, concern involvement, partiality, partisanship, preference, loyalty; one-sidedness, favouritism, bias, prejudice 4.1A legal concern, title, or right in property: third parties having an interest in a building...
5 (usually interests) A group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business: food interests in Scotland must continue to invest...
verb [with object] 1Excite the curiosity or attention of (someone): I thought the book might interest Eliot...
Synonyms be of interest to, appeal to, attract, be attractive to, intrigue, 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 informal float someone's boat, tickle someone's fancy, light someone's fire arouse someone's interest in, persuade to buy, sell 1.1 (interest someone in) Persuade someone to undertake or acquire (something): efforts were made to interest her in a purchase Phrasesat interest declare an (or one's) interest in the interests (or interest) of something of interest with interest OriginLate Middle English (originally as interess): from Anglo-Norman French interesse, from Latin interesse 'differ, be important', from inter- 'between' + esse 'be'. The -t was added partly by association with Old French interest 'damage, loss', apparently from Latin interest 'it is important'. The original sense was 'the possession of a share in or a right to something'; hence sense 4 of the noun. sense 1 of the noun and the verb arose in the 18th century sense 2 of the noun was influenced by medieval Latin interesse 'compensation for a debtor's defaulting'. |
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