the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room"人の興味を(普通ではないとか興奮させるなどの理由で)引き付けたり保持したりする力興味を起こさせる力
例:primary colors can add interest to a room 原色を使えば、部屋におもしろさが加わる
a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"何かをやり遂げたいと思う理由目的
例:in the interest of safety 安全のために
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?"借金に付く利子金利
例:how much interest do you pay on your mortgage? あなたは抵当にどれくらいの利息を支払いますか?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music"誰かあるいは何かにかかわり合いたいという関心と好奇心関心
例:an interest in music 音楽への興味
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of好奇心をそそる興味を持たせる