attractive
UK/ə'træktɪv/US/ә'træktiv/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Pleasing to look at; good-looking
吸引人的，好看的，有魅力的
adj.
Appealing or tempting; worth having or doing
诱人的，有吸引力的（值得拥有或做的）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedattractto, toward
+
-ivepull, drag, draw
=attractive
attract + -ive (tending to) = 'tending to draw people in.' Something attractive pulls your eyes, interest, or desire toward it.
Common Collocations
- 1.physically attractive相貌出众
- 2.attractive offer诱人的报价
- 3.attractive price有吸引力的价格
- 4.attractive option理想的选择
Example Sentences
- 1.
The garden looks especially attractive in spring.
- 2.
They offered an attractive salary to lure top talent.
Easily Confused
attractive vs appealing — attractive often points to looks (an attractive person/face); appealing points to interest or desirability (an appealing idea/offer). A plan is appealing, not 'attractive,' unless you mean it's visually nice.