engage

KK [ɛnˋgedʒ] /ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/

动词

1
吸引、引起兴趣
The documentary engaged viewers from the very first minute.
这部纪录片从第一分钟就抓住了观众的注意力。
2
参与、从事
Students are encouraged to engage more actively in class discussions.
学校鼓励学生更积极参与课堂讨论。
3
接触、互动、打交道
The company needs to engage with local communities before building.
这家公司动工前必须先与当地社区沟通互动。
4
聘请、雇用正式
They engaged a lawyer to handle the property dispute.
他们聘请了一位律师处理这件房产纠纷。
5
交战、接战军事
The troops engaged the enemy shortly after dawn.
部队在天亮后不久就与敌军交战。
6
咬合、接合、启动
Press the pedal slowly until the gears engage.
慢慢踩下踏板，直到齿轮咬合。
7
订婚常用被动
She was engaged to her college boyfriend for three years.
她和大学时期的男友订婚了三年。