attract
UK/ə'trækt/US/ә'trækt/
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释义
v.
To draw someone or something nearer by an unseen force or appeal
吸引,引来(靠某种力量或魅力把人或物拉近)
v.
To arouse interest, liking, or desire in someone
引起(兴趣、好感或欲望)
词根拆分
词根派生at-(ad- 的变体,「向」)+ tract(拉)= 「拉向」。磁铁 attract 铁,是字面意义上把它拉近;一个人或一份提议 attract 你,是把你的注意力和欲望拉向它。
词根 tra 还连着 109 个词常用搭配
- 1.attract attention吸引注意
- 2.attract customers吸引客户
- 3.attract investment吸引投资
- 4.attract a crowd吸引人群
例句
- 1.
Bright flowers attract bees and butterflies to the garden.
鲜艳的花朵把蜜蜂和蝴蝶吸引到花园里。
- 2.
The new policy is designed to attract foreign investment.
这项新政策旨在吸引外国投资。
- 3.
She has a warmth that attracts people to her instantly.
她有一种温暖,能瞬间把人吸引到身边。