Eiken Grade Pre-2
verb (動詞)
amuse
～を楽しませる
💡 Usage & Nuance:
人を主語にすることは少なく、何かや誰かが人を「楽しませる」という文脈で使われます。受動態のbe amused by/atも頻出です。
📝 Practical Examples
The magician's tricks amused the audience.
その手品師の芸当は観客を楽しませた。
Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "amuse"
The funny movie really _______ us. We couldn't stop laughing.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 映画が面白くて笑いが止まらなかったので、「楽しませる」という過去形の動詞が適切です。
English: Since the movie was funny and made us laugh, the past tense verb 'amused' (to make someone laugh or smile) is appropriate.
English: Since the movie was funny and made us laugh, the past tense verb 'amused' (to make someone laugh or smile) is appropriate.
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