What does distraction mean?

Something that takes your attention away from your main activity The state of being unable to give something full attention An activity that helps you forget worries or boredom

How is distraction pronounced?

UK /dɪˈstrækʃən/, US /dɪˈstrækʃən/.

distraction

/dɪˈstrækʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5001 in the learning path

分心的事物；干扰

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Definitions

n. Something that takes your attention away from your main activity

分心的事物；干扰

n. The state of being unable to give something full attention

分心；注意力分散

n. An activity that helps you forget worries or boredom

消遣；解闷的活动

Example

The television is a distraction when I do homework.

我做作业时，电视会让我分心。

Reducing digital distractions in classrooms may help students concentrate and engage more deeply with challenging material.

减少课堂上的数字设备干扰，可能有助于学生集中注意力，更深入地学习有难度的内容。

Collocations

avoid distractions
a welcome distraction
a major distraction

Word family

distract (v.)
distracted (adj.)
distracting (adj.)

Synonyms

diversion

Usage tip

具体干扰物可数；表示分心状态时通常不可数。

FAQ

What does distraction mean?: Something that takes your attention away from your main activity The state of being unable to give something full attention An activity that helps you forget worries or boredom
How is distraction pronounced?: UK /dɪˈstrækʃən/, US /dɪˈstrækʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.