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fascination

/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/

CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5400 in the learning path

着迷;强烈兴趣

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Definitions

n. a very strong interest in someone or something

着迷;强烈兴趣

Example

She watched the tiny fish with fascination for hours.

她着迷地看着那些小鱼,一看就是几个小时。

Children's fascination with wildlife can provide a valuable starting point for environmental education in primary schools.

孩子们对野生动物的浓厚兴趣,可以为小学环境教育提供宝贵的切入点。

Collocations

  • fascination with
  • watch with fascination
  • hold a fascination for

Word family

  • fascinate (v.)
  • fascinating (adj.)
  • fascinated (adj.)

Synonyms

  • absorption

Antonyms

  • indifference

Usage tip

对某物着迷用 fascination with;看得入迷用 with fascination。

FAQ

What does fascination mean?
a very strong interest in someone or something
How is fascination pronounced?
UK /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/, US /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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