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disport

/dih-spawrt, -spohrt/US // dɪˈspɔrt, -ˈspoʊrt //UK // (dɪˈspɔːt) //

弃权,弃婴,弃置,弃儿

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to divert or amuse.
    • : to display in a sportive manner: The picnickers disported themselves merrily on the beach.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to divert oneself; sport.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : diversion; amusement; play; sport.

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Examples

  • Then they turned about and went into the wood to disport them, for the sun was growing hot.

  • We have known him to disport for half a day upon the kerb-stone, carrying on with all his might to whomsoever would endure it.

  • Here was young hopeful's long-sought-for opportunity to dive, swim and otherwise disport himself as did the big boys.

  • We live in a three dimensional world, and in its length, breadth, and solidity do we disport ourselves.

  • We can no longer allow you to disport yourselves in the Fields of History as if they were a mere playground.