LOL has evolved into something much subtler and sophisticated and is used even when nothing is remotely amusing.
出自-2014年6月阅读原文
Similarly, those who are able to view the world with amused tolerance are often equally forgiving of their own shortcomings.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
逗乐;逗笑
If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile.
例句
The thought seemed to amuse him...这种想法好像把他逗乐了。Their antics never fail to amuse.他们滑稽的举止总是让人发笑。
VERB
给…提供娱乐(或消遣)
If you amuse yourself, you do something in order to pass the time and not become bored.
例句
I need distractions. I need to amuse myself so I won't keep thinking about things...我需要分散我的注意力。需要消遣一下,让自己不去想这样那样的事。Put a selection of baby toys in his cot to amuse him if he wakes early.要在婴儿床里放一些玩具,以便他醒得早时可以自己玩。
英汉词典释义
vt.
使人发笑, 逗乐
His jokes amused the crying child.他的笑话逗笑了那个正在哭闹的孩子。
使消遣, 娱乐
How do you amuse yourself in rainy weather?你在雨天怎样消遣?
英英词典释义
Verb
1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion;