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distraction

🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'strækʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/dis'trækʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

Something that draws attention away from what one is doing; mental confusion or agitation; a form of entertainment or diversion.

令人分心的事物;消遣;心烦意乱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
tract
+
ionact, process, state
=distraction

Common Collocations

  • 1.major distraction主要干扰

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The distraction of social media made it harder for students to focus on learning.

  • 2.

    A distraction in the audience caused the speaker to lose his train of thought momentarily.

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