captivating
UK/'kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/US/'kæptiveitiŋ/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Charming and fascinating; holding your full attention
迷人的，引人入胜的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcaptivatetake, seize, hold
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=captivating
Present participle of captivate used as an adjective: so charming it 'takes you captive.'
Common Collocations
- 1.captivating smile迷人的微笑
- 2.captivating performance引人入胜的表演
- 3.utterly captivating极其迷人
Example Sentences
- 1.
She told a captivating story that no one wanted to end.