engaged

英[ɪn'geɪdʒd;en-] 美[ɪn'gedʒd]
  • adj. 使用中的,忙碌的
  • v. 保证;约定;同…订婚(engage的过去分词)

英文词源


engaged (adj.)
"affianced, betrothed," 1610s, past participle adjective from engage. Of telephone lines from 1891.

双语例句


1. The London City Ballet has engaged two male dancers from the Bolshoi.
伦敦市芭蕾舞团从波修瓦芭蕾舞团聘来了两名男舞蹈演员。

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2. I have a large circle of friends and acquaintances engaged in photography.
我在摄影界交游甚广。

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3. At least 17 different irregular units are engaged in the war.
至少有17个非正规军部队参战。

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4. One eye-witness said the rioters were engaged in an orgy of destruction.
一位目击者称暴徒肆无忌惮地到处进行破坏。

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5. We tried to call you back but you were engaged.
我们试着给你回电,但是你正在通话中。

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