attract

• 表示将某物拉向自身或使其靠近的动作，也指引起兴趣、注意或好感。

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing or pulling something toward oneself, or causing interest or attention.

1. Draw attention or interestA2formal

   To cause someone to become interested in or pay attention to something.

   吸引

   • The bright colors attract children to the toy store.
   • Her speech attracted a large audience.
   • The museum's new exhibit attracted many visitors.

   同义词captivatecatchdrawengageenticefascinateinterestluretempt

   反义词boredeterdiscouragerepel

2. Pull toward physicallyB1formal

   To cause something to move toward or be drawn to something else, often by a physical force.

   吸引

   • Magnets attract iron objects.
   • The gravity of the Earth attracts objects toward its center.
   • Opposite electrical charges attract each other.

   同义词dragdrawhaulmagnetizepulltug

   反义词repelrepulse

3. Romantic or personal appealA2informal

   To cause someone to feel a romantic or personal interest in another person.

   吸引

   • He was attracted to her sense of humor.
   • She finds confidence attractive in a partner.
   • They were immediately attracted to each other at the party.

   同义词allurebewitchcaptivatecharmdrawenchantenticefascinate

   反义词disgustoffendput offrepelturn off