Disport



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.玩耍, 嬉戏
• ［英］ v.玩耍, 嬉戏 ( to indulge in amusement; frolic)
• ［记］ dis+port ( 带) -> 带走 ( 时间) -> 玩耍
• ［同］ 同根词: comport ( 举动) ;deport ( 驱逐)
• ［例］ disporting ( themselves) on the seashore

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Date: 14th century
• archaic sport, pastime

II. verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desporter, to carry away, comfort, entertain, from des- dis- + porter to carry, from Latin portare — more at fare
• Date: 14th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. divert, amuse
  • 2. display
• intransitive verb
  • to amuse oneself in light or lively fashion ; frolic
• ? disportment noun

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