fascinate
/ˈfæsɪneɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3804 in the learning path
使着迷；深深吸引
Definitions
v. to attract and hold someone's attention very strongly
使着迷；深深吸引
Example
The colourful fish fascinated the children at the aquarium.
水族馆里色彩斑斓的鱼让孩子们看得入迷。
Ancient civilisations continue to fascinate researchers because their achievements reveal remarkable solutions to complex practical problems.
古代文明仍然令研究者着迷，因为其成就展现了解决复杂实际问题的非凡方法。
Collocations
- fascinate an audience
- be fascinated by
- never cease to fascinate
Word family
- fascination (n.)
- fascinating (adj.)
- fascinated (adj.)
Synonyms
- captivate
- enthral
Antonyms
- bore
Usage tip
事物令人着迷用fascinating；人感到着迷用fascinated。
FAQ
- What does fascinate mean?
- to attract and hold someone's attention very strongly
- How is fascinate pronounced?
- UK /ˈfæsɪneɪt/, US /ˈfæsɪneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
