engage這個詞該怎麼巧妙的方法記憶和使用？

engage這個詞的意思則么這麼雜啊，該怎麼巧妙的方法記憶和使用？

基本上,你可以試著領會它的核心意思是"產生接觸",並且時常暗含一個"主動產生接觸"的意思.

那麼實際上其他的中文釋義,不過是這個意思作用在不同對象上的延伸解讀.

下面是google"engage definition"的釋義,通讀一遍後你會發現各方面的釋義都是圍繞上述"產生接觸"來的:

en·gage

in?ɡāj,en?ɡāj/

verb

verb: engage; 3rd person present: engages; past tense: engaged; past participle:engaged; gerund or present participle: engaging

1. 1.
   occupy, attract, or involve (someone"s interest or attention).
   "he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton"s attention"
   synonyms:capture, catch, arrest, grab, snag, draw, attract, gain, win, hold, grip,captivate, engross, absorb, occupy
   "tasks that engage children"s interest"
   antonyms:lose
   • cause someone to become involved in (a conversation or discussion).

   • arrange to employ or hire (someone).
     "he was engaged as a trainee copywriter"
     synonyms:employ, hire, recruit, take on, secure the services of, put on the payroll, enroll, appoint
     "he engaged a landscaper to do the job"
     antonyms:dismiss

   • pledge or enter into a contract to do something.
     "he engaged to pay them $10,000 against a bond"
     synonyms:contract, promise, agree, pledge, vow, covenant, commit oneself,bind oneself, undertake, enter into an agreement
     "he engaged to pay them $10,000"

   • dated

     reserve (accommodations, a place, etc.) in advance.

     "he had engaged a small sailboat"

2. 2.
   participate or become involved in.
   "organizations engage in a variety of activities"
   synonyms:participate in, take part in, join in, become involved in, go in for,partake in/of, share in, play a part/role in; More
   • establish a meaningful contact or connection with.
     "the teams needed to engage with local communities"

3. 3.
   (with reference to a part of a machine or engine) move into position so as to come into operation.
   "the clutch will not engage"
   synonyms:interlock, interconnect, mesh, intermesh, fit together, join, join together,unite, connect, couple
   "he engaged the gears"
   antonyms:disengage

4. 4.
   (of fencers or swordsmen) bring (weapons) together preparatory to fighting.
   • enter into conflict or combat with (an enemy).
     synonyms:fight, do battle with, wage war on/against, attack, take on, set upon,clash with, skirmish with; More

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