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captivation

UK/,kæpti'veiʃən/US/kæpti'veiʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The state of being charmed or fascinated

着迷,被迷住的状态

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
captivatetake, seize, hold
+
-ionact, process, state
=captivation

The noun of captivate: the condition of being held spellbound.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crowd watched the dancers in total captivation.

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