单词 | attract |
释义 | attract —attractable, adj. —attractableness, n. —attractingly, adv. —attractor, attracter, n. /euh trakt"/, v.t. 1. to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel): The gravitational force of the earth attracts smaller bodies to it. 2. to draw by appealing to the emotions or senses, by stimulating interest, or by exciting admiration; allure; invite: to attract attention; to attract admirers by one's charm. v.i. 3. to possess or exert the power of attraction. [1400-50; late ME < L attractus drawn to (ptp. of attrahere), equiv. to at- AT- + trac- (var. s. of trahere to draw) + -tus ptp. suffix] |
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