captivate
英['kæptɪveɪt]
美['kæptɪvet]
词态变化
第三人称单数: captivates;过去式: captivated;过去分词: captivated;现在分词: captivating;
助记提示
1、capt- + -ivate(复合后缀：-ive, -ate).
2、含义：imprisoned, enslaved, taken prisoner.
中文词源
captivate 着迷来自词根cap, 抓，拿，握，见captive。
英文词源
- captivate (v.)
- 1520s, "to enthrall with charm," from Late Latin captivatus, past participle of captivare "to take, capture," from captivus (see captive). Literal sense (1550s) is rare or obsolete in English, which uses capture (q.v.). Latin captare "to take, hold" also had a transferred sense of "to entice, entrap, allure." Related: Captivated; captivating; captivatingly.
双语例句
- 1. Everybody will think that I am setting myself to captivate Mr. Boldwood.
- 大伙儿都以为我在动脑筋给博尔德伍德先生灌迷魂汤吧.
来自辞典例句
- 2. Mystic lakes and sparkling waterfalls captivate your eyes as you enter the ravine.
- 当你步入沟中,便可见瀑布舒洒碧玉.
来自汉英文学 - 散文英译
- 3. The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.
- 它的诱惑与魅力吸引了所有到那游玩的人.
来自互联网
- 4. An important romantic relationship may begin to captivate you this month, too.
- 这个月某段重要的感情关系也会开始迷惑你.
来自互联网
- 5. Computer games captivate children easily with their visual and sound effects.
- 电脑游戏透过视觉和音效很容易让孩子们入迷.
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