어떤 것에 대해 더 알고 싶어 하거나 주의를 기울이는 상태
the state of wanting to know or learn about something or someone
예문:
"The mysterious box piqued everyone's interest."
"He showed little interest in the political debate."
빌린 돈을 사용하는 대가로 정기적으로 지불하는 돈
money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent
예문:
"Credit cards often charge very high interest."
"The annual interest on the account is three percent."
재산이나 사업체에 대해 가지는 지분, 권리 또는 이해관계
a stake, share, or legal right in a property or business undertaking
예문:
"It is in your best interest to sign the contract now."
"She sold her interest in the family business."
개인이 관심을 가지거나 즐겨 하는 주제 또는 활동
a subject or activity that one is concerned with or enjoys doing
예문:
"Her interests range from classical music to astrophysics."
"The magazine covers a wide variety of interests."
누군가의 호기심이나 주의를 불러일으키다
to excite the curiosity or attention of someone
예문:
"Politics doesn't really interest me much."
"The bright colors were designed to interest toddlers."
누군가에게 무엇을 하거나 가지도록 권유하다
to persuade someone to do or have something
예문:
"Could I interest you in a free trial of our service?"
"The recruiter tried to interest him in a management position."