| 词汇 | engaged |
| 释义 | 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 in small talkTo chat with someone, usually a stranger or acquaintance, about benign topics (such as the weather or one's employment). Because Tom and Joe had never met before, they engaged in small talk by the appetizers. If you think that girl's pretty, go over and engage in small talk with her. engaged to (one)Betrothed to one; engaged to be married to one. You know Kelly's engaged to Cristina, so stop flirting with her! Alicia sported a gorgeous diamond ring after getting engaged to Ed. engage (someone) to (someone)To betroth oneself or someone to someone else; to enter two people into an engagement to be married. I refuse to let my family engage me to a man I've never met before. engage in small talkto talk only about minor matters rather than important matters or personal matters. All the people at the party were engaging in small talk. They chatted about the weather and otherwise engaged in small talk. |
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