[with obj.]occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)
引起(某人的兴趣或注意),吸引
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he ploughed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention .他竭力讲下去,想把他的方案扼要讲述一遍,以引起萨顿的注意。
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使某人加入(谈话,讨论)。
〈主英〉 雇用,聘请
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he was engaged as a trainee copywriter .他被聘为实习广告撰稿员。
[with infinitive]pledge or enter into a contract to do something
允诺,约定;签约保证
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he engaged to pay them £10,000 against a bond .他答应一旦违约将向他们支付10,000英镑。
〈旧〉 预定(膳食,地方等)。
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参加,从事;卷入
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organizations engage in a variety of activities 组织机构从事着各种各样的活动
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be engaged in )some are actively engaged in crime .有些人积极参与了犯罪活动。
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与…紧密结合;与…有密切关系
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the teams needed to engage with local communities .这些球队必须和当地的社区建立密切联系。
(of a part of a machine or engine)move into position so as to come into operation
(机器或发动机的部件)啮合
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the clutch will not engage .这离合器不啮合。
[with obj.]cause (a part of a machine or engine) to do this
使(机器,发动机部件)啮合:
[with obj.](of fencers or swordsmen)bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting
(运动员或击剑手)使(兵器)交结在一起。
[with obj.]enter into combat with (an enemy)
与(敌人)交战。
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engage in ... 从事;参与
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engage with ... 接触
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