attract
UK/ə'trækt/US/ә'trækt/
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To draw someone or something nearer by an unseen force or appeal
吸引，引来（靠某种力量或魅力把人或物拉近）
v.
To arouse interest, liking, or desire in someone
引起（兴趣、好感或欲望）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedat- (a form of ad-, 'toward') + tract (pull) = 'pull toward.' A magnet attracts iron by literally pulling it closer; a person or offer attracts you by pulling your attention and desire toward it.
Root tra still carries 109 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.attract attention吸引注意
- 2.attract customers吸引客户
- 3.attract investment吸引投资
- 4.attract a crowd吸引人群
Example Sentences
- 1.
Bright flowers attract bees and butterflies to the garden.
- 2.
The new policy is designed to attract foreign investment.
- 3.
She has a warmth that attracts people to her instantly.