interest
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] noun
INVOLVEMENT 介入
ESSENTIAL [S or U]
■the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something 兴趣，关注•I've always had an interest in astronomy.我一直对天文学感兴趣。 •He never seems to show any interest in his children.他好像从不关心他的子女。 •Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.遗憾的是，这部电影我才看了一半就失去了兴趣。 •She takes more of an interest in politics these days.她近来对政治更感兴趣了。 •informal Just out of interest, how old is your wife?只是好奇问问，你妻子多大年龄？ ESSENTIAL countable
■Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about 爱好•On his form he lists his interests as cycling, the cinema and cooking.在表格上，他列出的爱好有骑脚踏车、看电影和烹调。 ESSENTIAL uncountable
■the quality that makes you think that something is interesting 吸引力•Would this book be of any interest to you?这本书对你有吸引力吗？ Common Learner Errors interestThe most usual preposition to use after the noun interest is in.Don't say 'interest for/on/about' something, say interest in something:
✗ He has never shown an interest for learning English.
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] noun
ADVANTAGE 好处
ESSENTIAL countable usually plural uncountable
■something that brings advantages to or affects someone or something 利益，好处•A union looks after the interests of its members.工会关心其会员的利益。 •It's in his interests to keep careful records.仔细做好纪录对他有好处。 •In the interests of safety, please do not smoke.为了安全起见，请不要吸烟。 •Despite what you think, I'm only acting in your best interests (= doing what is best for you).不管你怎样想，我这样做完全是为你着想。 ⇒ See also vested interest
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] noun
MONEY 钱
ESSENTIAL uncountable
■money which is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money （贷款的）利息•Interest charges on an overdraft are usually quite high.对透支款项收取的利息通常是很高的。 ESSENTIAL uncountable
■money that you earn from keeping your money in an account in a bank or other financial organization （存款的）利息•You should put the money in a savings account where it will earn interest.你应该把钱存进有利息的帐户。
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] noun
LEGAL RIGHT 合法权利
ADVANCED countable
■an involvement or a legal right, usually relating to a business or possessions 权益，股权，产权•He is a multi-millionaire with business interests around the world.他是个在世界各地拥有很多企业股份的千万富翁。 •specialized When they divorced she retained a legal interest in the property.他们离婚时，她保留了房屋的合法产权。
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] verb transitive
ADVANCED
■If someone or something interests you, you want to give them your attention and discover more about them 使…感兴趣•Sport has never really interested me.我从没有对体育运动真正感兴趣过。
UK ['ɪn.trəst] US [-trɪst] verb transitive
Phrasal Verbs interest sb in sth
■Someone might ask if they can interest you in something when they are trying to persuade you to buy something or when they are offering you something 劝（某人）买；请（某人）吃（或喝）•Can I interest you in our new range of kitchen fittings, madam?女士，我向您介绍一下我们的新的厨房设备系列好吗？ •I don't suppose I can interest you in a quick drink after work, can I?可以请你下班后小喝一杯吗？ |