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vt.
1. 吸引;占用(時間、精力等)
The book engaged my full attention.
這本書把我完全吸引住了。
Housework engages much of her time.
家事占用她很多時間。
2. 使(齒輪等)嚙合
3. 與...交戰,進攻
4. 雇,聘[(+as)][O2]
They engaged a cook for the summer.
那個夏天他們雇了壹個廚子。
5. 預訂(房間、座位等)
6. 使訂婚[H]
David is engaged to Ann.
戴維與安妮訂了婚。
7. 使從事,使忙於[H]
He was busily engaged in painting the furniture.
他忙於油漆家具。
8. 保證
The company engaged to finish the building by May.
那家公司保證五月份造好房子。
vi.
1. 嚙合,接合[(+with)]
2. 交戰,交手[(+with)]
3. 從事,參加[(+in/upon)]
They engage in the study of music.
他們從事音樂研究。
4. 保證;答應