distraction

A noun referring to something that diverts attention or prevents someone from concentrating on a task or activity.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее то, что отвлекает внимание или мешает кому-либо сосредоточиться на задаче или деятельности.esSustantivo que designa algo que aparta la atención o impide concentrarse en una tarea o actividad; también puede referirse a un entretenimiento ligero o a una maniobra para desviar la atención.frNom désignant ce qui détourne l'attention ou empêche quelqu'un de se concentrer sur une tâche ou une activité, ou encore une activité divertissante qui détourne l'esprit.deSubstantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das die Aufmerksamkeit ablenkt oder jemanden daran hindert, sich auf eine Aufgabe oder Tätigkeit zu konzentrieren.ptSubstantivo que designa algo que desvia a atenção ou impede alguém de se concentrar numa tarefa ou atividade; também pode indicar um entretenimento leve ou uma manobra diversionista.zh名词，指分散注意力的事物或行为，使人无法集中精神于某项任务或活动；也可指消遣、娱乐。arاسم يدل على ما يصرف الانتباه أو يمنع التركيز على مهمة أو نشاط، وقد يعني أيضًا تسلية أو ترفيهًا يشتت الذهن.

1. Something that diverts attention B1 formal

   A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

   • The loud music was a major distraction while studying.
   • Social media can be a huge distraction at work.
   • He tried to ignore the distraction of the television.

   ruОтвлекающий факторesdistracciónfrdistractiondeAblenkungptDistraçãozh干扰arمصدر إلهاء

   Synonyms: disruptiondisturbancediversioninterferenceinterruption

   Antonyms: concentrationfocus

2. Amusement or entertainment B2 formal

   Something that provides relaxation or entertainment, diverting the mind from work or worry.

   • Reading is a pleasant distraction from daily stress.
   • The park offers many distractions for children.
   • She needed a distraction after a long week at work.

   ruРазвлечениеesdiversión o entretenimientofrDivertissement, amusementdeZerstreuungptDiversãozh消遣arتسلية

   Synonyms: amusementdiversionenjoymententertainmentfunpastimepleasurerecreationrelaxation

3. Mental confusion or agitation B2 formal

   A state of being mentally confused or agitated.

   • He was driven to distraction by the constant noise.
   • The endless paperwork caused her distraction.
   • The child's crying drove the parents to distraction.

   ruПомешательствоesPerturbación mentalfrTrouble mental intensedeVerwirrungptPerturbação mentalzh心神不宁arاضطراب ذهني

   Synonyms: agitationbewildermentconfusiondiscomposureperplexityperturbationturmoil

   Antonyms: calmnesscomposureequanimityserenitytranquility

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