New words:

engage
v. 参与;从事;忙于
v. 与…… 交谈、沟通
v. 聘用;雇用
v. 吸引(注意力、兴趣)

详细词源拆解:

前缀 en-(使进入、使处于) + 词根 gage(抵押、承诺),本义 “立下约定、卷入其中”。
词义演变:订立约定 → 参与活动、投入做事; 主动交谈;聘用、雇佣;使忙于。

词汇家族

engage (v. 参与;吸引;聘用)
→ engaged (adj. 忙碌的;订婚的)
→ engagement (n. 参与;约会;约定)

必记高频搭配

engage in 参与,从事

We often engage in sports activities after school.

engage with others 与人交流

She likes to engage with new friends at the school party.

engage one's attention 吸引注意力

The funny story engages all children's attention fully.

engage in study 专心学习

You should engage in your lessons in class carefully.

关键使用提醒

  1. 核心搭配:engage in + 名词 / 动名词,表示 “参与、从事”

    He likes to engage in writing in his free time.
    他闲暇时喜欢投身写作。
  2. 书面优势:正式程度高,写作可替换 take part in 提升档次

    More students engage in volunteer work in our school.
    我校有越来越多的学生参与志愿工作。

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