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单词 disport
释义 dis·port
I. \də̇+\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French desport, from desporter
1.
 a. : play, sport, diversion
 b. : a pastime or game
2. archaic : mirth, amusement, delight
Synonyms: see play II
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English disporten, from Middle French desporter, from des- dis- (I) + porter to carry — more at port (to carry)
transitive verb
1. : divert, amuse, entertain
 < converted one of the stables … into a billiard room and here the youths disported themselves to their hearts' content — Thomas Wall >
 < sea lions bark and disport themselves before a gallery of enthusiasts — American Guide Series: New York City >
2. : to make a fine display of
 < the town disported three bright shiny new hacks with rumbling wheels — W.A.White >
 < gave the … critics an opportunity to disport their innocence of Christian knowledge or culture — Time >
3. : to conduct or behave (oneself) : deport
 < disported himself like the high-bred virtuoso he is — Musical Digest >
 < equip a man to disport himself gracefully in the domain of American speech — Saturday Review >
intransitive verb
: to amuse or divert oneself especially in a light, frolicsome, lively, or wanton way
 < do you dig in the garden, ride horses, disport at dude ranches, or amble around the countryside? — Better Homes & Gardens >
 < in this den he would disport among books, radios, tape recorders — Murray Schumach >
Synonyms: see play
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