/ˈɪntrəst ||; ˈɪntrɪst/noun1 [U] [sing] an interest (in sb/sth) a desire to learn or hear more about sb/sth or to be involved with sb/sth 兴趣 [sing] She's begun to show a great interestin politics. 她开始对政治显示浓厚的兴趣。I wish he'd take more interest inhis children. 我但愿他多关心一下自己的孩子。 Don't lose interest now! 现在可不能虎头蛇尾呀！
2 [U] the quality that makes sth interesting 趣味: I thought this article might be of interest to you. 我以为这篇文章会令你感兴趣。Computers hold no interest for me. 计算机对我没有吸引力。places of historical interest 历史名胜
3 [C] [usu.pl] something that you enjoy doing or learning about 感兴趣的事物: What are your interests and hobbies? 你有些什么兴趣和爱好？
4 [U] interest (on sth) the money that you pay for borrowing money from a bank, etc or the money that you earn when you keep money in a bank, etc 利息: We pay 6% interest on our mortgage at the moment. 目前我们付利率6厘的抵押贷款利息。The interest rate has never been so high/low. 利率从来没有这么高╱低。Some companies offer interest-free loans. 有些公司提供免息贷款。
have/with sb's interests at heart to want sb to be happy and successful, even though your actions may not show it 内心希望某人幸福、成功，以某人利益为念（即使行动上没有表现出来）:
Don't be angry with your father -- you know he has your best interests at heart. 别生你父亲的气─你要知道，他心里总是为你设想。 in sb's interest(s) to sb's advantage 有利于某人；于…有益:
Using lead-free petrol is in the public interest. 使用无铅汽油对大众有利。 in the interest(s) of sth in order to achieve or protect sth 为了实现或保护某事物；为…计；为…着想:
In the interest(s) of safety, please fasten your seat belts. 为安全起见，请系上安全带。