| 词组 | engage in |
| 释义 | Phr V engage in engages, engaging, engaged engage in sth formal to take part in somethingThey've been engaged in a legal battle with the council for months. engage sb in sth if you engage someone in conversation, you try to start a conversation with themHe made no attempt whatsoever to engage either of us in conversation. engage (one) in (something)1. To do some task or activity. In this usage, "engage in" is usually a set phrase. Dad is engaged in fixing the car, so he can't talk right now. 2. To include or involve one in something. Phil is always making snide comments, but I refuse to let him engage me in an argument. 3. To occupy one with a task or activity. See if you can engage the kids in a game this afternoon so that I can get some work done. engage someone or something in something1. . to make someone or a group busy doing something. She knew how to engage the boys in useful activity. The den mother engaged the scouts in a woodworking project. 2. to draw someone or something into something. The enemy sought to engage our troops in battle but failed. I tried to engage Gerald in conversation. engage inv. 1. To participate in some activity: The soldiers engaged in combat. The law students engaged in a mock trial. 2. To involve or draw someone or something into some activity: I engaged the new student in conversation. I was engaged in deep thought when the fire alarm went off. |
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