1. 词源与核心语义差异 Amuse:源自法语"amuser"(使愉悦),核心含义为"提供娱乐消遣" Bemuse:前缀be-+muse(沉思),本义为"使陷入困惑的沉思" 2. 现代用法对比分析 Amuse (及物动词):-- 正向含义:The clown amused the children (小丑逗乐了孩子们)-- 中性含义:She amused herself with knitting (她用编织消磨时间) ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
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【Amuse 】 means to entertain. (see aslo: 【Amuse 】 vs Divert vs Entertain vs Recreate )
His jokes still 【amuse 】 us, even though we’ve heard them all. It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. I'm sure I'll be able to 【amuse 】 myself for a few hours. 【Bemuse 】 means to bewilder, confuse, or stupefy. (see also: Daze vs Stun vs 【Bemuse 】 vs Stupefy vs Benumb vs Paralyze vs Petrify )
The change in tactics appears to 【bemuse 】 our opponents. The sheer quantity of detail would 【bemuse 】 even the most clear-headed author.