I'm reading this novel for amusement.我在读这本小说当消遣。

People found great amusement in his strange behavior. = His strange behavior was a source of great amusement. [=people were very amused by his strange behavior]他古怪的举动让人觉得很好笑。

Several games were provided for the education and amusement of the children.有一些游戏供孩子们的教育和娱乐之用。

Much to my amusement, his confident prediction of victory turned out to be completely wrong. [=I was amused when his prediction turned out to be completely wrong]让我忍俊不禁的是，他很有信心地预测会取得胜利，结果却截然相反。

plays, movies, and other amusements [=entertainments]戏剧、电影和其他娱乐方式

He had no time for amusements and hobbies.他没有时间去消遣和从事自己的业余爱好。

The park had many amusements, including two roller coasters.公园有很多娱乐设施，其中包括两个过山车。