gravitate
UK/ˈgrævɪteɪt/US/'græviteit/
C2
Definitions
v.
To be naturally drawn or attracted toward someone or something
被吸引，自然地趋向
v.
To move under the force of gravity
受重力作用而移动
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgrav (heavy) + -ate (to act) = 'to be pulled as if by gravity.' Literally, to move under gravity; figuratively, to drift toward what attracts you, the way mass is pulled toward mass. People gravitate toward friends, careers, or ideas they're naturally drawn to.
Root grav still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.gravitate toward趋向，被……吸引
- 2.gravitate towards倾向于
- 3.naturally gravitate to自然地趋向
Example Sentences
- 1.
At parties, she always gravitates toward the quietest corner.
- 2.
Young engineers tend to gravitate to fast-growing startups.
- 3.
Readers naturally gravitate toward stories they can relate to.