captivate
英 ['kæptɪveɪt]
美 ['kæptɪvet]
助記提示
1、capt- + -ivate(複合後綴：-ive, -ate).
2、含義：imprisoned, enslaved, taken prisoner.
中文詞源
captivate 著迷來自詞根cap, 抓，拿，握，見captive。
英文詞源
- 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.
雙語例句
- 1. Everybody will think that I am setting myself to captivate Mr. Boldwood.
- 大夥兒都以為我在動腦筋給博爾德伍德先生灌迷魂湯吧.
來自辭典例句
- 2. Mystic lakes and sparkling waterfalls captivate your eyes as you enter the ravine.
- 當你步入溝中,便可見瀑布舒灑碧玉.
來自漢英文學 - 散文英譯
- 3. The allure and charm of Paris captivate all who visit there.
- 它的誘惑與魅力吸引了所有到那遊玩的人.
來自互聯網
- 4. An important romantic relationship may begin to captivate you this month, too.
- 這個月某段重要的感情關係也會開始迷惑你.
來自互聯網
- 5. Computer games captivate children easily with their visual and sound effects.
- 電腦遊戲透過視覺和音效很容易讓孩子們入迷.
來自互聯網