regale

Word family

re·gale /rɪˈɡeɪl/ verb

1 regale somebody with something phrasal verbphr v written TELLto entertain someone by telling them about something 〔通过讲述某事〕逗…开心，使高兴

Bailey regaled the customers with tales of our exploits.

贝利把我们的英勇事迹讲给顾客听，逗他们开心。

Examples from the Corpus

regale with • When not trying to match his 15-hour days, they regale each other with endless stories about his idiosyncrasies and absent-mindedness.• From there he would descend and regale visitors with his anecdotes, causing queues to form far down the drive.

Examples from the Corpus

regale• Charles found the Stage Doorman, who was already regaling a little circle of cast with what he had seen.• When not trying to match his 15-hour days, they regale each other with endless stories about his idiosyncrasies and absent-mindedness.• Today the Fothergill Fountain can be seen regaling the first president's achievements.• From there he would descend and regale visitors with his anecdotes, causing queues to form far down the drive.

Origin regale

(1600-1700) French régaler, from Old French gale “pleasure, fun”

re·gale verb

Chinese

Syllable

Corpus

BNC: 19018 COCA: 19578

regale

To perform or entertain, or to be performed: amuse, appear, compère...

To provide food or accommodation: accommodate, serve, cater...

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