absorbing
UK/әb'sɒ:biŋ/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
So interesting that it holds your full attention
引人入胜的，非常有趣的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabsorbagainst, opposite
+
-ingsuck in, swallow, drink
=absorbing
absorb + -ing as an adjective = something that 'sucks in' your attention so fully you lose track of everything else. An absorbing book or film is one you can't pull yourself away from.
Common Collocations
- 1.absorbing book引人入胜的书
- 2.absorbing film引人入胜的电影
- 3.deeply absorbing极为引人入胜
Example Sentences
- 1.
It's an absorbing novel that's hard to put down.
- 2.
The documentary was absorbing from start to finish.