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captivating

🇬🇧 UK/'kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/🇺🇸 US/'kæptiveitiŋ/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely attractive or interesting; holding one's complete attention.

迷人的;令人着迷的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
captake, seize, hold
+
tconnector
+
ivtending to, having the nature of
+
ateto make, having
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=captivating

Common Collocations

  • 1.captivating story迷人的故事
  • 2.captivating performance引人入胜的表演

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her captivating smile drew everyone's attention in the room.

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