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distraction
dis·trac·tion D0295300 (dĭ-străk′shən)n.1. The act of distracting, or the condition of being distracted: Inexperienced drivers are especially vulnerable to distraction. His distraction of the child worked well, and the child stopped crying.2. Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns: was annoyed by the distractions of having so many roommates; found that the shopping mall was always full of pleasant distractions.3. Mental or emotional disturbance; agitation or confusion: loved the puppy to distraction; was driven to distraction by the noisy neighbors.distraction (dɪˈstrækʃən) n1. the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted2. something that serves as a diversion or entertainment3. an interruption; obstacle to concentration4. (Psychology) mental turmoil or madnessdis•trac•tion (dɪˈstræk ʃən) n. 1. the act of distracting. 2. the state of being distracted. 3. mental distress or derangement. 4. a person or thing that prevents concentration. 5. something that amuses. [1425–75; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin] dis•trac′tive, adj. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | distraction - mental turmoil; "he drives me to distraction"confusedness, disarray, mental confusion, muddiness, confusion - a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions" | | 2. | distraction - an obstacle to attentioninattention - lack of attention | | 3. | distraction - an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexationsbeguilemententertainment, amusement - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | | 4. | distraction - the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something; "conjurers are experts at misdirection"misdirectionrevision, alteration - the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion" |
distractionnoun1. disturbance, interference, diversion, interruption Total concentration is required with no distractions.2. entertainment, recreation, amusement, diversion, pastime, divertissement, beguilement every conceivable distraction from shows to bouncy castles3. frenzy, madness, desperation, hysteria, mania, insanity, delirium, derangement A very clingy child can drive a parent to distraction.distractionnounSomething, especially a performance or show, designed to entertain:amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation.Translationsdistract (diˈstrӕkt) verb to draw aside (the mind or attention of). He was constantly being distracted from his work by the noisy conversation of his colleagues. 分散(注意力等) 分散(注意力等) diˈstracted adjective1. turned aside (from what one is doing or thinking). He had slipped out while her attention was distracted. 注意力分散的 心烦意乱的2. out of one's mind; mad. a distracted old woman. 發狂的 发狂的3. distressed. The distracted mother couldn't reach her child in the burning house. 精神錯亂的 精神错乱的diˈstraction (-ʃən) noun1. something that takes the mind off other especially more serious affairs. There are too many distractions here to allow one to work properly. 讓人分心的事(尤指嚴重的事) 使人分心的事(人) 2. anxiety and confusion. in a state of complete distraction. 心亂意煩 心烦意乱distraction
bored sillyExtremely bored to the point of distraction, frustration, or irritation. I was bored silly listening to that lecture this afternoon.See also: bore, sillydrive (one) to distraction1. To render one unable to focus; to distract one. Leave your sister alone—she's got to finish her homework, and you are driving her to distraction.2. To annoy or frustrate one to the point of exasperation. A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me to distraction. That loud beeping noise is driving me to distraction!See also: distraction, driveto distractionTo a point in which one is very upset, irritated, or angry and one is unable to focus as a result. Used especially after the verb "drive." Leave your sister alone—she's got to finish her homework, and you are driving her to distraction.See also: distractionbored silly and bored to distraction; bored stiff; bored to death; bored to tearsvery bored; extremely dull and uninteresting (Usually an exaggeration.) I was bored silly at the lecture. The dull speaker left me bored to distraction. I am bored to tears. Let's go home.See also: bore, sillydrive someone to distractionFig. to confuse or perplex someone. Can't you see you're driving her to distraction? The problems I am having with my boss are driving me to distraction.See also: distraction, drivedrive someone to distraction If something or someone drives you to distraction, they annoy you very much. Nothing I said or did would get them to tidy up. It drove me to distraction. His obsessive attention to detail drove to distraction the artists and workers with whom he collaborated. Note: Distraction is an old word for madness. See also: distraction, drive, someoneto diˈstraction so that you become upset, excited or angry and not able to think clearly: The children are driving me to distraction today.See also: distractionDistraction
DistractionDivination (See OMEN.)Porlocka “person from Porlock” interrupted Coleridge while he was recollecting the dream on which he based “Kubla Khan”. [Br. Lit.: Poems of Coleridge in Magill IV, 756]distraction
distraction [dĭ-strak´shun] 1. diversion of attention.2. separation of joint surfaces without rupture of their binding ligaments and without displacement.3. surgical separation of the two parts of a bone after it is transected.4. in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as purposeful focusing of attention away from undesirable sensations.dis·trac·tion (dis-trak'shŭn), 1. Difficulty or impossibility of concentration or fixation of the mind. 2. A force applied to a body part to separate bony fragments or joint surfaces. [L. dis-traho, pp. -tractus, to pull in different directions] distraction Pain management A pain relief method that takes attention away from the pain. See Attentional distraction. dis·trac·tion (dis-trak'shŭn) 1. Difficulty or impossibility of concentration or fixation of the mind. 2. Manipulation or traction of a limb to separate bony fragments or joint surfaces. [L. dis-traho, pp. -tractus, to pull in different directions]distraction A pulling apart.distraction a display by animals, generally in response to a predator that threatens eggs or young. For example, feigning injury, behaviour directed at a predator with the aim (often effective) of diverting attention.dis·trac·tion (dis-trak'shŭn) 1. Difficulty or impossibility of concentration or fixation of the mind. 2. A force applied to a body part to separate bony fragments or joint surfaces. [L. dis-traho, pp. -tractus, to pull in different directions]Patient discussion about distractionQ. I have a 19 year old daughter who is very distractible and is diagnosed with ADHD. I have a 19 year old daughter who is very distractible and is diagnosed with ADHD. She has a brilliant mind but she cannot finish any of her work. While doing her homework she gets distracted by the light coming from the other room and even during exams she often drifts and leaves sections undone. I know it’s very difficult for her to concentrate on one part of the work. What should she do? Please tell if you have tried.A. Some medicines are there which can be taken on doctor’s advice. Apart from that you can also explain her to put her problem to the one she is talking, before she gets distracted. Tell her to maintain her eye contact while talking to any one so though she can remain focused. Train her by showing some signal about her distraction. Let her explain about this signal based indication whenever she gets distracted to all her friends so though she can remain with her attention. Tell her to sit close to the lecturer whenever in a class to avoid any distractions. Help her develop a habit to note down whatever thoughts or important information she gets and before she forgets. More discussions about distractiondistraction
Synonyms for distractionnoun disturbanceSynonyms- disturbance
- interference
- diversion
- interruption
noun entertainmentSynonyms- entertainment
- recreation
- amusement
- diversion
- pastime
- divertissement
- beguilement
noun frenzySynonyms- frenzy
- madness
- desperation
- hysteria
- mania
- insanity
- delirium
- derangement
Synonyms for distractionnoun something, especially a performance or show, designed to entertainSynonyms- amusement
- diversion
- entertainment
- recreation
Synonyms for distractionnoun mental turmoilRelated Words- confusedness
- disarray
- mental confusion
- muddiness
- confusion
noun an obstacle to attentionRelated Wordsnoun an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexationsSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun the act of distractingSynonymsRelated Words |