| 单词 | attract |
| 释义 | attract (ətrækt ) Word forms: attracts , attracting , attracted 1. verb B1 If something attracts people or animals, it has features that cause them to come to it. The Cardiff Bay project is attracting many visitors. [VERB noun] Warm weather has attracted the flat fish close to shore. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] Summer attracts visitors to the countryside. [VERB noun adverb/preposition] Synonyms: allure, interest, draw, invite 2. verb B2 If someone or something attracts you, they have particular qualities which cause you to like or admire them. If a particular quality attracts you to a person or thing, it is the reason why you like them. He wasn't sure he'd got it right, although the theory attracted him by its logic. [VERB noun] What first attracted me to her was her incredible experience of life. [VERB noun to noun] More people would be attracted to cycling if conditions were right. [be VERB-ed + to] 3. verb B2 If you are attracted to someone, you are interested in them sexually. In spite of her hostility, she was attracted to him. [be VERB-ed + to] I was married to a man who had ceased to attract me. [VERB noun] attracted adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 He was nice looking, but I wasn't deeply attracted to him. [+ to] 4. verb B2 If something attracts support, publicity, or money, it receives support, publicity, or money. President Mwinyi said his country would also like to attract investment from private companies. [VERB noun] Opinion polls suggest that the two rebels have attracted a lot of sympathy. [VERB noun] 5. verb If one object attracts another object, it causes the second object to move towards it. Anything with strong gravity attracts other things to it. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: pull [informal], draw, magnetize 6. to attract someone's attention phrase B2 If someone or something attracts your attention or catches your attention, you suddenly notice them. A faint aroma of coffee attracted his attention. He sat at one of the round tables and tried to attract her attention. Collocations: attract a buyer It was complicated: find a buyer while taking the huge amount of costs out of the business that would attract a buyer. Times, Sunday Times Will he find it easy to attract a buyer at 825,000? Times, Sunday Times The company put itself up for sale in the summer of 2010 but failed to attract a buyer. Times, Sunday Times With more than 100 loading bays, it should not be difficult to attract a buyer. Times, Sunday Times After putting his beach house on the market for $23m last year and failing to attract a buyer, he has let it out for $75,000 a month instead. Times, Sunday Times Park either on the seafront and you will soon attract a crowd of admiring onlookers asking questions and taking photographs. Times, Sunday Times Pictures crammed with people and activities also attract a crowd. Christianity Today The terraces by the water attract a crowd in summer and lend a seaside-holiday feel. Times, Sunday Times By the end of 1971, interest in kickboxing had hit an all time low, with promoters unable to attract a crowd to a kickboxing event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He hoped to attract the crowd of 20,000 a day that had turned out for the walkers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Magazines both printed and virtual, old and new, attract a following among poets and readers. The Times Literary Supplement He began to attract a following of fans from the underground music scene. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He later left the movement and attracted a following of his own. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the late 1960s, several books were published featuring his work, and he attracted a following, with many international gallery exhibitions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nonetheless, he attracts a following among the city's downtrodden and particularly the homeless, whom he protects against the hostility of police officers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The aim, he says, was to attract an audience to reflect the varied cultural and economic make-up of the area. Times, Sunday Times The success of these ventures hinges on whether they attract an audience. Times, Sunday Times They charge low ticket prices - compared with big theatres - and attract an audience who know they are going to have a cheap night out. Times, Sunday Times The towers were considered an eyesore to many but still managed to attract an audience of mourners to witness their demolition at 5am. Times, Sunday Times They want to attract an audience and make money. Times, Sunday Times But researchers investigating the way that some flowers use iridescence to attract bees to pollinate have noticed something odd. Smithsonian Mag The flowers are sweet-scented and attract bees, and a tea used to be made from them. Times, Sunday Times This decorative flower will attract bees and butterflies. Times, Sunday Times The plants can reach 10ft high, and the small, sunflower-like petals at the top of the stems attract bees and hoverflies in the late summer. Times, Sunday Times Each book comes with some wildflower seeds that can be planted to attract bees. Times, Sunday Times They will also attract birds, which are just as keen on fruit as we are, so you may have to protect them. Times, Sunday Times As the winter months close in, attract birds to twitter in your garden by supplying them with food. The Sun The ponds attract birds, including moorhens and kingfishers. Times, Sunday Times Avoid parking the car near trees as these will drip sticky sap and also attract birds. Times, Sunday Times As a year-round water source, they attract insects, which in turn attract birds. Times, Sunday Times The lack of snow has discouraged bookings for later in the season, forcing some operators to cut prices to attract business. Times, Sunday Times Most agents have lowered their fees to attract business and some will be ready to do deals. Times, Sunday Times More and more countries are using tax incentives to attract business, capital and skilled individuals. Times, Sunday Times He said that the company would benefit as some competitors, having pitched their fees at unprofitable levels to attract business, were eventually be forced out. Times, Sunday Times Management remains confident of being able to attract business and raise funds despite the gloom. Times, Sunday Times These include an ability to absorb new technology, attract capital and participate in global markets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This invention enhanced the ability of joint-stock companies to attract capital from investors as they could now easily dispose their shares. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He thus remained sole shareholder and found new ways to attract capital. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It works to attract capital investment from the private sector, and coordinates outside activities to secure financial support for the park system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Furthermore, in order to attract capital from investors, the small firm issuing the second bond must pay an interest rate higher than 5% that the government bond pays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Providers are also looking to attract clients with special offers. Times, Sunday Times Money market funds were created by the collective investment industry to attract clients who were traditionally bank depositors. ST Since the recession has taught many organisations to become more canny in their procurement policies, so recruitment outsourcing providers will have to do more to attract clients. Times, Sunday Times They do, however, dance in zig-zag swimming pattern to attract clients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He purposely chose the prestigious address to convey an image that the company was bigger than it actually was to attract clients. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It would be surprising if any reform package could be produced that would not attract controversy. Times, Sunday Times Later he would win great renown, and attract controversy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was finished in 1986 and immediately attracted controversy. Times, Sunday Times It has attracted controversy by funding projects that are at odds with the government's climate change agenda. Times,Sunday Times He also has attracted controversy for the eccentricity of his tweets. Times,Sunday Times Other companies have attempted to attract customers by cutting prices. Times, Sunday Times In particular, shops cut the prices of books, entertainment and home improvement products in an attempt to attract customers. Times, Sunday Times Those that have made it through face a struggle to pay down debts, hire staff and attract customers. Times,Sunday Times Corner shops generate about a third of their income from tobacco, but also rely on the product to attract customers. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, some high street banks were also cutting fixed rates last week to attract customers. Times, Sunday Times Despite this success, the team struggled to attract fans, a problem that affected the league for some years with the emergence of television. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both music festivals attract fans nationwide and include some of the top singers and bands from each genre. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Major improvements to the stadium were madea to attract fans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Football officials did it on purpose - with fewer teams, the competition was supposed to be harder, which would attract fans to the stadiums. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Gimmicks to attract fans were greeted with criticism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During this time pronoiars could also attract followers by giving them pronoia grants of their own. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Soon, he began to attract followers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their personal qualities, the demands of the situation, or a combination of these and other factors attract followers who accept their leadership within one or several overlay structures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I had no idea what to do, but they helped me to understand what we needed to do to survive and attract funding. Times, Sunday Times We needed to know how we could attract funding and support to keep the project going. Times, Sunday Times Each would try to attract funding for specific, developed projects from private investors and those newly liberated regional authorities. Times, Sunday Times In order to expand its operation to other prisons, it wants to attract funding. Times, Sunday Times He then allegedly supported one of the producer's projects by writing a letter to help him to attract funding. Times, Sunday Times The outer flowers are sterile, but serve to attract insects. Times, Sunday Times Most fragrances attract insects, so it's better to go au naturel. The Sun Plant a variety of shrubs and trees, or a hedge, including leafy, broad-leaved trees, to attract insects. Times, Sunday Times The wild cherry, hawthorn and blackthorn blossom will attract insects and smell heavenly. Times, Sunday Times It has a scent resembling rotting flesh to attract insects. The Sun When she had finished, the 23-year-old anxiously hoped she had done enough to attract interest. Times, Sunday Times The licences could attract interest from big mobile networks. Times, Sunday Times If you pay with a credit card, it counts as a cash advance and will attract interest immediately. The Sun These could attract interest from private equity groups. Times, Sunday Times Both attract interest at the rate of inflation, currently 3.2%. Times, Sunday Times We do not need to surrender control over our borders to attract investment. Times, Sunday Times Looking ahead, we want to implement facilities and incentives to attract investment, not just in 22@ but throughout the region. Times, Sunday Times We have to attract investment, break into new markets and reduce our trade deficit. Times, Sunday Times He will need to attract investment and strike a balance between the urban middle class and conservative villages. Times, Sunday Times He now heads an international company trying to attract investment into impoverished regions. Times, Sunday Times However, its failure to attract investors and airlines mean that it managed to bring in 31,000 passengers annually. Times, Sunday Times Companies that are riskier offer higher yields to attract investors. Times, Sunday Times Businesses may also offer incentives to attract investors, such as in-store discounts. Times, Sunday Times It would have to offer annual interest of 5 for every 100 it borrowed to attract investors, giving a 5% return. Times, Sunday Times This could mean slower progress on the deficit, meaning the government will have to pay higher yields to attract investors to its debt. Times, Sunday Times The stylistic variety of the remixes were intended to attract listeners who may not be familiar with dance music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Music was utilized not only as a propaganda tool but also to attract listeners to serious programs schedule adjacent to the musical programs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, its goal was not to attract listeners from the game, but to do the opposite. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some lake owners stocked ever-bigger trout to attract publicity and gain an edge over their rivals. Times, Sunday Times Talk to the auctioneer, who should be helpful, especially if you attract publicity in the local press. Times, Sunday Times He offered 'kind advice' but also made clear he did not want his editors to attract publicity. Times, Sunday Times It also explains much of what her peers regard as shamelessness, especially when it comes to attracting publicity. Times, Sunday Times They insist on trying to innovate with a view to attracting publicity and the prime minister's eye, often with disastrous results. Times, Sunday Times Some are so successful that they have begun posting job listings on the dark web to attract recruits. Times,Sunday Times Despite a major campaign to attract recruits to hit a target of 30,000, the number joining dropped last year for the first time in a decade. The Sun Health bosses also warn job security, regular training and a good pension are not enough to attract recruits. The Sun Will this salary be sufficient to attract recruits? Times, Sunday Times This created a bewildering scene of groups rapidly spawning, merging, and splintering, often trying to outdo each other in radicalism to attract recruits. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the year unfolds, extensive and expensive recent additions to their string are bound to attract scrutiny. Times, Sunday Times Similarly, payments to a family member or private interest will attract scrutiny from the taxman but not necessarily tax relief. Times, Sunday Times The transaction would attract scrutiny from regulators. Times, Sunday Times This year's show has attracted scrutiny for having only eight show gardens, compared with 17 last year. Times, Sunday Times Nonetheless, claims companies are attracting scrutiny. Times, Sunday Times In 2013 locals decided to set up a street market to attract shoppers. Times,Sunday Times Its main shopping precinct needs a large retailer to inject some life and attract shoppers. Times, Sunday Times Alternative retail outlets (there are very few chains) attract shoppers from all over the capital. Times, Sunday Times Now the company plans to attract shoppers with free-range and organic products. Times, Sunday Times Retailers are rolling out deals to attract shoppers back to stores. Houston Chronicle When football began to attract spectators in the late 19th century, they and the referee made judgments using the naked eye. Times, Sunday Times To meet this requirement, they have felt unable to lower ticket prices below the range of 30 to 65 that has clearly failed to attract spectators. Times, Sunday Times Both amateur and professional sports attract spectators, both in person at the sport venue, and through broadcast mediums including radio, television and internet broadcast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most dancers do not do so as performance although the dancers generally attract spectators. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For those who like a challenge, fundraising websites make it easier to attract sponsors and publicise your efforts. Times, Sunday Times He quit to pursue his dream, and struggled to attract sponsors. Times,Sunday Times The publicity we have received may make it easier to attract sponsors. Times,Sunday Times And when they are back, it would attract sponsors too. Times,Sunday Times However, a large part of it will depend on his ability to attract sponsors and to raise attendance at games. Times, Sunday Times He can divert funding from the prosperous self-selected 'elite' coterie to other universities which do more to attract students from non-traditional backgrounds. Times, Sunday Times Subjects attract students who are interested and think they will do well at them, and they may do so differentially. Times, Sunday Times Universities that boast international status in research, and attract students on that basis, often have a poor teaching record. Times, Sunday Times It was more common due to universities competing to attract students. The Sun The big-name schools continue to attract students but less prestigious schools may struggle to fill their places. Times, Sunday Times Governments tend to attract support in the early phases of a crisis. Times,Sunday Times He continues to attract support among anti-austerity campaigners. Times, Sunday Times Job-wise, you may be surprised when your plans attract support but do respond with quiet confidence. The Sun But he decided to quit after failing to attract support from other directors at yesterday's annual general meeting. The Sun Politicians who cut costs for families and businesses, stand up for free enterprise and ensure strong policing and defence will always attract support. The Sun Those two games attract supporters who enjoy drinking sensibly. Times, Sunday Times Despite a decade of onfield success, the club failed to attract supporters who would become long term backers for the club. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The most important aspect of the projects are the rewards they offer as these will attract supporters to each project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Analysts welcomed the appointment yesterday, not least because it showed that the battered bank could still attract talent of the highest calibre. Times, Sunday Times The big awards highlight intense competition between technology companies to attract talent. Times, Sunday Times To attract talent into the startup industry (not only founders, but also developers, designers, business people) we need entrepreneurial success stories. Times, Sunday Times That ought to attract talent and reflect the responsibility and prestige of the job. The Sun Start-ups and small businesses can now attract talent previously out of their range because of the employment situation. The Sun It will attract tourists and new buyers to the area. The Sun It's as if, in their effort to attract tourists, locals decided to turn their town into a vast outdoor gym. Times, Sunday Times Not a resort, exactly, but it had enough restaurants to attract tourists and to be more than just a working town. Times, Sunday Times Villagers live in 'mushroom' houses and wear fairytale outfits to attract tourists. The Sun The interim government has launched an offensive to attract tourists. Times, Sunday Times Similar design features are also incorporated and the websites typically attract users by being advertised above the normal rankings on search engines. Times, Sunday Times The idea was rejected by investors and did not attract users beyond the cofounders' friends and family. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They attract users because they are free and can advertise their service on every message. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A key business concern must then be how to attract users prior to reaching critical mass. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A peculiar policy; isn't publicising celebrities in advance supposed to attract viewers? Times, Sunday Times The big names among the judges will also attract viewers eager to discover what their heroes are really like. The Sun They are desperate to attract viewers' votes to stay in the show. The Sun Polarization and demonization attract viewers and listeners, galvanize supporters, and mobilize volunteers. Christianity Today Since then there have been reports that the programme has released sensational and fabricated news to attract viewers. Times, Sunday Times The works that will be lent attract visitors from all over the world when shown in the institutions that are their homes. Times, Sunday Times We're not just trying to use them to attract visitors to the lodge. ST But over the past two decades, its 70,000 permanent residents have struggled to attract visitors. Times, Sunday Times It was really developed to attract visitors and young people to the area and has proved to be really popular. Times, Sunday Times The worst-affected places are likely to be seaside towns and tourist and shopping destinations which attract visitors from outside the local area. Times, Sunday Times Politicians are latching on to brain- scanning's potential for spotting which of their promises attract voters' approval. Times, Sunday Times Labour needs these retail offers to attract voters. Times, Sunday Times The ideology was developed to make the party progressive and attract voters from across the political spectrum. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It lacked a strong, nationwide organization or consistent ideology with which to attract voters. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, his rhetorical skills allowed him to take command of the stump and attract voters to his campaign. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new service promises a 15-minute check-in designed to attract workers from the financial services sector. Times, Sunday Times Companies not taking steps to attract workers of all ages will fail to compete. Times, Sunday Times Working conditions in the mines were poor, and mine owners struggled to attract workers, giving a strong bargaining position the union. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are several large tea gardens in the vicinity of the town which attract workers from all over the region. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since returns to agriculture were high, this caused industrial wages to rise for the manufacturing sector to attract workers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Last year, of all the lots that the auctioneer sold, 17 per cent attracted bids from online buyers. Times, Sunday Times Two of those auctions were held this week and both attracted bids for more than three times the amount being sold. Times,Sunday Times One of just 12 still in existence, it attracted bids from around the world, with the hammer falling at £3.1million. The Sun This found that shares in nearly half the companies that attracted bids showed abnormal trading patterns in the period before the bid announcement. Times, Sunday Times But within 24 hours, some items appeared on the auction site and attracted bids of hundreds of pounds. The Sun As a couple, they embodied the adage that opposites attract. Times, Sunday Times Well, they do say opposites attract in romantic relationships - so why not in friendships, too? The Sun A contradiction in terms, or a clever case of opposites attract? Times,Sunday Times Opposites attract and these two are very similar. The Sun When it comes to falling in love, the moon could prove opposites attract, intrigue and just occasionally infuriate. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 吸引, 吸引 Japanese: ひきつける, 引きつける |
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