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"