attraction
UK/ə'trækʃən/US/ә'trækʃәn/
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The quality of being appealing; a feeling of liking or desire
吸引力，魅力；好感
n.
A physical force that draws objects together
引力，吸引力（物理）
n.
An interesting place or event that draws visitors
吸引人的事物，景点
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedattractto, toward
+
-ionpull, drag, draw
=attraction
attract + -ion (act/quality) = 'the act or quality of drawing toward.' Covers the pull between people (attraction), between objects (gravitational attraction), and the pull of a place (tourist attraction).
Common Collocations
- 1.tourist attraction旅游景点
- 2.main attraction主要看点
- 3.mutual attraction相互吸引
- 4.physical attraction外貌吸引
Example Sentences
- 1.
There was an instant attraction between the two of them.
- 2.
The waterfall is the area's biggest tourist attraction.