1.a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something;
an interest in music
2.the power of attracting or holding one's interest (because it is unusual or exciting etc.);
they said nothing of great interest
3.a reason for wanting something done;
for your sake
4.a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed;
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
5.a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly);
sailing is her favorite pastime
6.(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something;
they have interests all over the world
7.(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims;
the iron interests stepped up production
1.excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
2.be on the mind of;
I worry about the second Germanic consonant
3.be of importance or consequence;
This matters to me!
解释 interest n. 1. 兴趣;关注;爱好[C][U][(+in)]。 2. 趣味性[U][(+to)]。 3. 感兴趣的事物或人[C]。 4. 利益;利害;同业;同行[P1]。 5. 利息[U]。 6. 股份,股权[C][(+in)] 7. 重要性;影响[U][(+with)] vt. 1. 使发生兴趣;引起。..的关心 2. 使参与,使发生关系[(+in)]