Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #3108
attraction
吸引力
the force by which one object pulls another toward it
- 1.
The tendency to attract.
吸引的倾向
- 2.
the force by which one object attracts another
物体间的吸引力
- 3.
The feeling of being attracted (to something), that is, being drawn toward it; a desire to be near or involved (in something).
被吸引的感觉；渴望接近或参与
- 4.
an entertainment that is offered to the public
提供给公众的娱乐活动
- 5.
An error in language production that incorrectly extends a feature from one word in a sentence to another, e.g. when a verb agrees with a noun other than its subject.
语言产生中的错误,将一个词的特征错误地扩展到句子中的另一个词上
- 6.
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
引起兴趣的特质；吸引力或吸引人的东西
吸引的倾向；物体间的吸引力；被吸引的感觉；渴望接近或参与；提供给公众的娱乐活动；语言产生中的错误,将一个词的特征错误地扩展到句子中的另一个词上
In use
The attraction between the magnet and the iron filings was clearly visible.
She rubbed the two balloons with wool and could feel the attraction between them.
Gravity is the attraction that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
her personality held a strange attraction for him
attraction to sb/sth
表示对某人或某物的吸引力。
The attraction to the new technology is strong.
对新技术的吸引力很强。
attraction of sth
表示某事物的吸引力。
The attraction of the city lies in its history.
这座城市的吸引力在于其历史。
Connections
Collocations
- tourist attraction
- 旅游景点
- The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction in Paris.埃菲尔铁塔是巴黎的一个主要旅游景点。
- main attraction
- 主要景点/主要吸引力
- The main attraction at the fair was the roller coaster.博览会上的主要吸引力是过山车。
- physical attraction
- 身体吸引力
- Physical attraction is often the first step in a romantic relationship.身体吸引力往往是浪漫关系的第一步。
- sexual attraction
- 性吸引力
- Sexual attraction is a complex phenomenon influenced by many factors.性吸引力是一个受多种因素影响的复杂现象。
- magnetic attraction
- 磁力吸引
- The magnetic attraction between the two metals was strong.两种金属之间的磁力吸引力很强。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想：at（在）tract（拉）→ 拉过来，加-ion变名词‘吸引力’或‘景点’。
Context & Register
多用于旅游、娱乐场所介绍，语域中性，正式与非正式场合均适用。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words end with '-action' and share the pronunciation /ækʃən/, thus rhyming with 'attraction'. The stressed vowel is /æ/ followed by voiceless /kʃ/.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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