preoccupy
/priˈɒkjupaɪ/ · /priˈɑːkjupaɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5782 in the learning path
占据心思；使无暇他顾
Definitions
v. to fill someone's thoughts, leaving little attention for other things
占据心思；使无暇他顾
Example
Thoughts of tomorrow's interview preoccupied her throughout dinner.
整个晚餐期间，她满脑子都想着明天的面试。
Concerns about housing costs increasingly preoccupy young adults, influencing their career choices and family plans.
对住房成本的担忧越来越占据年轻人的心思，影响着他们的职业选择和家庭计划。
Collocations
- be preoccupied with work
- preoccupy someone's mind
Word family
- preoccupied (adj.)
- preoccupation (n.)
Synonyms
- absorb
- engross
Usage tip
常用be preoccupied with，指心思被某事占据。
FAQ
- What does preoccupy mean?
- to fill someone's thoughts, leaving little attention for other things
- How is preoccupy pronounced?
- UK /priˈɒkjupaɪ/, US /priˈɑːkjupaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
