captivate

英 [ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt]      美 [ˈkæp.tə.veɪt]
  • vt. 迷住,迷惑
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1、capt- + -ivate(复合后缀:-ive, -ate).
2、含义:imprisoned, enslaved, taken prisoner.
captivate 着迷

来自词根cap, 抓,拿,握,见captive。

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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