bemuse
bemuse — verb
- bemusepresent simple I / you / we / they
- bemuseshe / she / it
- bemusedpast simple
- bemusing-ing form
1. to leave someone unsure what is happening or how to react because something seem
to leave someone unsure what is happening or how to react because something seems strange.
Elena looked bemused when the waiter brought soup for breakfast.
look bemused when + strange event
Christopher was bemused by the note taped to his bicycle.
be bemused by + surprising thing
Imani sounded bemused after the taxi driver asked for payment in mangoes.
The tourists grew bemused as every street sign pointed to the same museum.
Leo wore a bemused grin as the magician pulled noodles from his hat.
- puzzled
close everyday word that stresses not understanding what you are seeing or hearing
- confused
broader and can describe stronger or more general lack of understanding
- bewildered
stronger than bemused and suggests much greater uncertainty
文法句型
bemuse + someone
be bemused by + something
look/seem/sound + bemused
用法筆記
Most often appears in passive or adjective-like patterns such as 'be bemused by' or 'look bemused'. It suggests mild puzzlement, not deep panic or total mental confusion.