英 [ˌentəˈteɪn] 美 [ˌentərˈteɪn]
v. 使有兴趣，使快乐；心存，怀有（想法、希望、感觉等）；招待，请客
[ 第三人称单数 entertains 现在分词 entertaining 过去式 entertained 过去分词 entertained ][1]
entertain [ ,entə'tein ]
1、provide entertainment for
2、take into consideration, have in view
"He entertained the notion of moving to South America"
同义词： think of toy with flirt with think about
3、maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
"entertain interesting notions"
同义词： harbor harbour hold nurse[1]
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ ( entertaining, entertained, entertains )
1.V-T/V-I If a performer, performance, or activity entertains you, it amuses you, interests you, or gives you pleasure. 使娱乐; 娱乐
2.entertaining ADJ 娱乐的
3.V-T/V-I If you entertain, or entertain people, you provide food and drink for them, for example, when you have invited them to your house. 招待; 宴客