hypnotizing

• 形容某事物极具吸引力或魅力，令人着迷，仿佛被施了魔法一样完全吸引住注意力。

Describes something that is so fascinating or attractive that it captures all of one's attention, as if under a spell.

1. Captivating or mesmerizingB2informal

   So attractive or interesting that it holds your attention completely, as if under a spell.

   令人着迷的

   • The dancer's movements were absolutely hypnotizing.
   • The sunset over the ocean was a hypnotizing sight.
   • Her voice had a hypnotizing quality that calmed everyone.

   同义词absorbingbewitchingcaptivatingcompellingenthrallingentrancingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   反义词boringdullmonotonousrepellentrepulsivetediousuninteresting

2. Inducing a trance-like stateC1formal

   Having the effect of putting someone into a state similar to hypnosis.

   催眠的

   • The therapist used a hypnotizing technique to help the patient relax.
   • The rhythmic sound of the waves was almost hypnotizing.
   • The flickering candlelight had a hypnotizing effect on the audience.

   同义词bewitchingcaptivatingentrancingfascinatinghypnoticmesmerizingspellbinding

• 指使人进入催眠状态或类似恍惚状态的动作，常用于治疗或娱乐目的；也可引申为使人着迷、吸引住。

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone into a state of hypnosis or trance, often for therapeutic or entertainment purposes.

1. Induce a trance stateB2formal

   To put someone into a state of hypnosis, where they are highly responsive to suggestions.

   催眠

   • The therapist hypnotized the patient to help him quit smoking.
   • She was hypnotized during the stage show and clucked like a chicken.
   • He can hypnotize people quickly using a swinging pocket watch.

   同义词entrancespellbind

2. Fascinate or captivateB2informal

   To completely capture someone's attention, as if they are in a trance.

   使着迷

   • The audience was hypnotized by the dancer's graceful movements.
   • Her beautiful voice hypnotized everyone in the room.
   • The flickering flames of the campfire seemed to hypnotize him.

   同义词captivatecharmenchantentrancefascinaterivetspellbindtransfix

   反义词boredisgustdissuaderepelrepulse