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单词 attraction
释义
attractionat‧trac‧tion /əˈtrækʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • "The Viper" is one of the theme park's most popular attractions.
  • A lot of young people take drugs. Personally, I can't see the attraction.
  • For many mothers, one of the attractions of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.
  • magnetic attraction
  • The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador's main tourist attractions.
  • The hills of Provence have a magical attraction for many.
  • There was definitely a physical attraction between us.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • As a research project there is a dual attraction.
  • Both these and the other attractions can be easily reached from our bases in Kissimmee and Orlando.
  • By collision and gravitational attraction, the larger planetesimals swept up the smaller pieces and became the planets.
  • It is only when the attraction is not a hot one that you hear about the competition from other events or experiences.
  • Our circle was a group of rebels and no-one could quite understand our friend's attraction to him.
  • Partnerships are about intentions but they derive their stature and attraction from what they achieve.
  • The van der Waals bond is a weak electrical attraction that is related to the asymmetry of certain atoms and ions.
  • You can see what attractions lie along your route, or base your route on the attractions you prefer.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
noun [countable, uncountable] a feature or quality that makes people like, want, or feel interested in something: · The excitement is part of the attraction of the job.· For many mothers, the attraction of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.· The idea of living in another country does have a certain attraction.
noun [countable, uncountable] a quality that makes people like something or someone: · Much of Corfu’s appeal lies in its lively night life.· I don’t understand the appeal of this kind of music.
noun [singular] a very attractive quality that makes you want something very much – often used about something that has a bad effect or influence: · It’s hard to resist the lure of credit cards and easy money.· The lure of urban life is especially powerful for the young.
noun [countable, uncountable] a pleasant quality that someone or something has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be influenced by them: · He was physically attractive and possessed considerable personal charm.· The book captures Savannah’s old Southern charm perfectly.
noun [uncountable] the attractive and exciting quality that is connected with wealth and success: · the glamour of Monte Carlo· Hollywood glamour· The world of modelling is famous for its glitz and glamour.
noun [singular] something that makes people want to do something or go somewhere: · The money is a big draw for many players.· The island’s main draw is its wonderful beaches.
Longman Language Activatorto make someone like or want to do something
· The drug's low price attracts school- and college-age users.attract somebody to something · What attracts me to the job is the salary and the possibility of foreign travel.attract interest/support/attention etc · Politicians still risk having affairs, knowing the massive media attention they attract.
to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not: · The Parisian shops have things to tempt even the strongest of wills.· Too many investors are tempted by the idea of making a quick fortune.tempt somebody into (doing) something: · Most infomercials try to tempt television viewers into buying beauty aids, kitchen gadgets and other products.be tempted to do something: · I'm tempted to take a nice long vacation before I start the new job.
to attract someone to buy a particular product, support a particular political party etc, by making it seem very attractive - used especially in order to show disapproval: · The government has been accused of bringing down taxes simply as a means of seducing voters.· Hunt was seduced by the lure of fame and show business.seduce somebody into doing something: · TV advertisements seduce people into buying a particular kind of chocolate bar, washing powder or car.
to make someone want to go to a place
· Leftover food attracts flies.attract somebody into/to/towards etc · The special low rent is designed to attract new businesses to the area.
if an event or place draws a large number of people, it attracts them, because it is very popular: · The football game is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000.draw somebody from: · Such was the reputation of the school that it drew boys from all over the south of England.· It was an unparalleled gathering of black artists from around the world, drawing delegates from fifty countries.
to make people want to go to a place or event, take part in something, or join an organization: bring in somebody/something: · Officials know that fixing up the area will bring in more visitors, and eventually new businesses.bring somebody/something in: · The police force introduced a new advertising campaign, in an attempt to bring more recruits in from ethnic minorities.
to make someone come to a place by offering or showing them something they want, often in order to harm them or deceive them: lure somebody to/into/away etc: · The burglary was set up in order to lure the police officer into an ambush. · Ever since I left the company they have been making attempts to lure me back.
making you like someone or something, or to want to do something
· The houses were situated in an attractive spot, near the river.· an attractive personality· The staff includes many top scientists who left attractive jobs elsewhere to join the hard-driving CEO.· Lower rates have made other currencies, such as the dollar, more attractive.attractive to · Improvements to public infrastructure is one way of making depressed areas more attractive to private industry.
someone or something that is appealing has qualities that make people like them : · Having someone to do all my cleaning for me was an appealing prospect.· He decided to follow the example of his one-time political mentor, Nixon, and make himself a more appealing candidate. · Although a warmer climate may sound appealing, the effects of the heat can be difficult to cope with.
something that is tempting is something that you want to do or have very much, but which you have doubts about doing or having: · I've recently received a very tempting job offer from IBM.· Inside you'll find tempting recipes from around the world, all beautifully illustrated.· It was very tempting - only £50 for a ticket to the fight - but I decided to save the money.
so good or attractive that you feel you must have it or do it: · The table was covered with irresistible chocolate desserts of all descriptions.irresistible to: · High interest rates have made these saving plans irresistible to small investors.· To my parents, the pull of this beautiful country town must have seemed irresistible.
something that is enticing attracts you very strongly, especially because it is interesting and you want to find out more about it: · enticing smells coming from the kitchenenticing to: · The advertisers have been accused of trying to make the alcoholic drinks enticing to teenagers.
something that attracts people
the quality that something has, which makes people like it, want it, or feel interested in it. Attraction is also used about places or things to do that people like, find interesting, or want to visit: · A lot of young people take drugs. Personally, I can't see the attraction.attraction of: · For many mothers, one of the attractions of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.a tourist attraction: · The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador's main tourist attractions.
a quality that someone or something has that makes people like it, want it, or feel interested in it: · Much of Corfu's appeal lies in its lively night life.· Fink writes with eloquence about the appeal of the Jewish faith for her. · The film is flawed, although it has a certain nostalgic appeal.have popular/universal/mass appeal (=be interesting to most people): · While animation has universal appeal, audiences have become increasingly insistent on high standards.
a strongly attractive quality that makes you want something very much, even though you know it may be bad for you: · It's hard to escape the lure of credit cards and the access they provide.· In public housing projects, the lure of gangs is strong for teenagers.· I tried hard to settle down, but the lure of travel and adventure was too much for me.
something that makes you want to do or have something, even though you know you should not: · Life in New York has so many temptations.temptation to do something: · When life was hard, the temptation to start drinking again was strong.resist (the) temptation (=not do something that you would really like to do): · She thought of taking a day off work, but resisted the temptation.give in to (the) temptation (=do something that you would really like to do): · I finally gave in to temptation and ate a huge piece of cheesecake.
a pleasant quality that someone has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be easily persuaded by them. Charm is also used about the special qualities that a place or thing has that make people like it: · With her charm and good looks, she's sure to be a success.· She was a leader of great character and tremendous personal charm.· The book captures Savannah's old Southern charm and its eccentric citizens perfectly.
a place where people go or stay on holidays
a place where a lot of people go for a holiday, especially one that has a lot of things specially provided for tourists such as hotels, swimming pools, organized activities etc: · Acapulco is one of Mexico's most popular resorts.· Lift tickets at most ski resorts are about $30 to $40 a day.
something such as a museum, place, event etc that tourists want to see: · Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home, is now a tourist attraction that draws more than 600,000 visitors every year.
a place where a lot of people like to go on holiday: · Amsterdam is the Netherlands' most popular tourist destination.· Phuket is an international tourist destination 430 miles south of Bangkok.
a place that a lot of tourists go to, but where hotels, food, gifts etc are more expensive than they should be, and that is often not as pleasant or interesting as tourists expect : · Residents are worried that the president's home town will turn into a tourist trap.
American a place where children go to stay for a short time and do special activities and have fun: · College students work at a camp for kids from the inner city, leading craft activities and sports competitions.· A girl's basketball camp is being organized by the City Recreation Department.summer camp: · He's going to a Boy Scout summer camp for two weeks in August.day camp (=a camp where children go during the day, but come home at night): · The YMCA is running a day camp with crafts, sports, and water fun.
British a place where people, especially families, go for their holidays and where there are a lot of organized activities: · She won a talent show at a holiday camp in Wales.
a holiday during which you travel on a large boat that has entertainment, restaurants, swimming pools etc: · The seven-day cruise stops at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and other Mexican resorts.cruise liner/ship: · a luxury cruise ship
a trip in which you visit several different places with a group of other people: · The tour includes stops in Salzburg and Vienna.package tour (=a tour in which all the travel arrangements are made by the tour company): · Package tours that include tickets to Olympic events have sold well.
British /vacation home American a house that someone owns in a place such as the mountains or the coast where they go for their holidays: · Many Swedes have small vacation homes on a lake shore.
a holiday home that you buy with other people, so that each person can spend a period of time there: · They have a timeshare in Majorca.
American /campsite British a place where people can bring tents or vehicles that they sleep in, to stay in while they are on holiday : · Campgrounds in Glacier National Park open in late May and early June.· Most French towns have a municipal campsite.
a cheap hotel where people can stay for a short time while they are travelling on their holidays: · We stayed at a cheap hostel in the centre of Prague.
WORD SETS
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Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attraction
· The lovely countryside is obviously the main attraction for visitors.
(=someone or something that many people want to see)· The former president was the star attraction of the conference.
· The zoo is by far the most popular attraction.
· The ducks and geese are a big attraction to children.
· A special attraction is the tropical greenhouse.
· The British Museum is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions.
· The park will be a new visitor attraction for the town.
verbs
· The organisers hope the event will become an annual attraction.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=an interesting place for tourists to see or an enjoyable activity for them to do)· Yellowstone National Park is a major tourist attraction.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· He finds Miriam appealing and she holds for him the added attraction of being married and committed herself.· But it gave an added attraction to the plenary session anyway.· Avoid situations where you are merely an added attraction or gimmick!· The event is suitable for all the family and added attractions will include craft, food and collector's fairs.· Sunday trading is an added attraction.
· They say the canal is a big tourist attraction, and has been neglected for too long.· So, forget for the moment the big tourist attraction: explore your local area.· The biggest attraction, the Manchester Mites, came to Blackpool to work the season with them.· A big attraction of the West Country for many second home owners is the opportunity it offers for waterside living.· The big attraction is lower or, at least, less rapidly-escalating electricity bills.· The traffic-free routes in the Forest of Dean are already a big attraction for cyclists.· But for many, the biggest attraction is the colour and beauty and like all good gardens, the peace and quiet.
· The city cleverly combines cultural attractions such as museums, galleries, theatres and opera houses - with a very strong fun-loving steak.· The following morning there will be an opportunity to tour some of the local cultural attractions in informal groups.
· The object of her fatal attraction is Patrick McGaw, a clean-cut premed student with athletic potential.
· Weight is the gravitational force of attraction exerted on a body.· This hypothesis holds that giant tongues of material were torn from the preexisting Sun by the gravitational attraction ofa passing star.· Their gravitational attraction would thus curve up the universe to infinitely small size.· By collision and gravitational attraction, the larger planetesimals swept up the smaller pieces and became the planets.· Stars are initially formed from gas, mostly hydrogen, and contract under their own gravitational attraction.· Both Earth and Moon have gravitational fields that allow bodies that would have missed them without their gravitational attraction to hit them.· Earlier experiments had compared the Earth's gravitational attraction with the centrifugal force from its own rotation.· The hard core of Newtonian physics is comprised of Newton's laws of motion plus his law of gravitational attraction.
· The increased number of freemen need not, however, be explained by the greater attractions of town life.· The Los Angeles River was the greatest attraction.· But the great tourist attraction of Dornie remains.· The greater attraction, however, was the river.· Before motoring became firmly established, the brigade was not only the district's guardian but also one of its greatest attractions.· Of liberal disposition, he opened Thirlestane House to the public and it became one of the greatest attractions of Cheltenham.· Tioman's greatest attraction is the almost total lack of anything to do.· Here you would have seen a great attraction and opportunities to do well in expanding industries.
· For local attractions please see the entry on Millers.· It includes searchable Olympic housing ads and event schedules, restaurant reviews, local attraction listings and a variety of news summaries.· The following morning there will be an opportunity to tour some of the local cultural attractions in informal groups.· The Conference Centre and all local attractions and amenities are within a short walk.
· It is also the island's main tourist attraction.· Country & western band Borrowed Money and party favors are the main attractions.· Shutlingsloe is just one of the numerous miniature mountain gems in Britain where quality, not quantity is the main attraction.· Undoubtedly, the story itself is one of the main attractions.· One of the main attractions of the scheme is its simplicity.· Southsea was the main attraction but Latimer Road contributed to drawing away the London skaters.· Its main attractions are the optimal utilisation of permanent grassland and the control of internal parasitism without resort to therapy.· All of London's main tourist attractions and shops, theatres, cinemas, etc., are within easy reach.
· Cadbury World is a major attraction set in Cadbury's famous garden factory in Birmingham's Bournville.· Events are strategically placed along its 5-mile length, with major attractions at either end and smaller events along its path.· The presence of acclaimed international artists has helped make both events major tourist attractions.· Another major attraction to breakfast at Top of Five is the quiet and serenity of the room.· At major attraction of Ufford Park is its proximity to other courses.· And about the same time a mystery blaze broke out at Madame Tussaud's, another of the capitals major tourist attractions.
· Salts can be described as a collection of ions held together by their mutual electrostatic attraction.· Phillip becomes aware of the mutual attraction of those two when he observes them together at a bazaar.· He first took into account the fact that a sun as well as a planet moves under the influence of their mutual attraction.· He speedily diagnosed a mutual attraction and the pair are now happily together.· I had seen them together, arm-in-arm, taking their mutual attraction for a walk.· If m is sufficiently small we can ignore the mutual attraction of the two masses.
· Here you are surrounded by the natural attractions of the region and have your own fully-equipped home from home.· If one wished to see it, the natural attraction of the tropics was al-ways there.· The city has been content historically to stand on its natural attractions to draw business.
· Work continued throughout the year to develop new visitor attractions and enhance the tourism appeal of the city.· But there would be no more, and every season needed a new attraction.· Bee World - a new attraction - opens next to Stogumber Station in 1992.· It is the newest tourist attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.
· The tripartite definition has obvious attractions.· The obvious attraction is job security, since the world of intelligence never suffers from lay-offs.· This simple physical concept of addictive disease and recovery has an obvious superficial attraction but may be far from the full picture.· The Wife's Legs Cafe served a moderate spread at an affordable price and had an obvious attraction to recommend it.
· In the end, seventeen different forms of motive power were on display along with a wide range of other railway related attractions.· But dude ranching - staying on a working ranch - has other attractions too.· Both these and the other attractions can be easily reached from our bases in Kissimmee and Orlando.· In other places the attraction is weaker.· The admission price includes rides on the steam trains and the other attractions.· It could be linked with other tourist attractions in the city by running steam trains along an existing track through the docks.· Children will enjoy Lightwater Valley which has, amongst other attractions, a miniature railway grand-prix track and fun rides.· The Children's Weekend offers sideshows, stalls and other attractions, as well as rides on the railway.
· In all cases the explanation is that there is some sort of physical attraction between the centromeres of similar ancestry.· It was more than just a physical attraction, he'd known that immediately, the first time he saw her.· But physical attraction could jump that gap like an electric spark and did so effortlessly.· It take s lot more than just physical attraction to make a lasting, happy marriage.· It is not a physical attraction but a psychological affinity.· She had been fighting this insidious physical attraction, trying to deny its existence ever since they'd met.· Strangely, she wasn't so upset by the revival of a strong physical attraction.· An elegant carriage and a vivacious manner must have added to her physical attractions.
· St Michael's Mount, left, is a popular tourist attraction.· That our lovely, blue planet is not a popular tourist attraction for extraterrestrials.· Opened in May 1975, the Museum is rightly a popular attraction on the Island.· They are a popular attraction for tourists and Ottawans alike.· In summer the arts festival at Buxton is a popular attraction.· Foxton still remains a popular attraction, though obviously chiefly on account of the Locks.· Stacking the stooks proved a popular attraction for visitors to the farm, although for some the whole process seemed rather baffling.· This popular attraction for tourists is laid out with over 20,000 plants.
· The powerful attraction they both fought against.· And why does it continue to have such a powerful attraction for so many people?· The first course has powerful attractions.· That was one of the most powerful attractions of appearing on television in the first place.· It's just a powerful attraction and I can fight it.· That is one of your most powerful attractions, your unselfconsciousness.· Another aspect of these aims was the powerful attraction of establishing international companies for their own sake.· The flexibility of a structure which allows movement between degrees, and even between faculties, is a powerful attraction.
· Next weekend holds a special attraction for youngsters who are members of the railway's own Stepney Club.· Whether there is a special attraction or not a visit to the Bluebell is a memorable occasion.· Timber which has already been affected by fungus or decay offers a special attraction.· A special attraction is the tropical greenhouse, with its forest of Kentia palms.· A special attraction is the swimming pool, with sliding windows opening on to a large lawn.· Downward channels are rather more diverse, each having its own special attractions.
· But the star attraction proved a flop with the bat - he was out first ball.· He's one of the star attractions of Samana.· But for others the food is the star attraction.· Secondly, you want the image to be the star attraction.· The race is set to be one of the star attractions in the second of the trial Sunday meetings on November 15.
· But he held a strong attraction for the the Duchess - and by now she was totally out of the Palace's control.· The strongest attraction, however, is the potential for billions of dollars in new business.· In some places there are very strong attractions.· Strangely, she wasn't so upset by the revival of a strong physical attraction.
· In the inaugural games last year, the girls' soccer was one of the top attractions with spectators.· The Ronnie-and-Maggie show was a top attraction of the 1980s.· INFRA-RED remote control receivers are to be installed at some of Darlington's top attractions in a bid to encourage disabled users.
· That our lovely, blue planet is not a popular tourist attraction for extraterrestrials.· The various businesses, social institutions and tourist attractions will be accessible via the network.· The presence of acclaimed international artists has helped make both events major tourist attractions.· We can no longer be the exclusive tourist attraction.· One columnist suggested that the government capitalize on the vendors' street stalls by turning them into tourist attractions.· Starting from the Scenic Tunnel, long a tourist attraction, the pair headed for the opening that had previously been blasted.· Why ask the taxpayers of Halifax or Saint John to subsidize a tourist attraction a thousand miles away?
NOUN
· Work continued throughout the year to develop new visitor attractions and enhance the tourism appeal of the city.· Last month, the ferries won Merseyside Tourist Board's best visitor attraction of the year.
VERB
· A rather grand certificate marking the successful completion of all the tasks also adds to the attraction.· The addition of a bar will increase profits and add to the attraction.· The soft blur of outline adds to this attraction.· The Bluebell Railway often hold special events to add to the attraction of the visit.· An elegant carriage and a vivacious manner must have added to her physical attractions.
· This was well before it became a tourist attraction, when it was still a fruit and veg market.· At bars that cater to black gays along the East Coast, the contest has become a regular attraction.· The organisers hope the event will become an annual attraction.· The following year, the local middle classes organised the new Bonfire Societies and controlled popular effervescence became a tourist attraction.· Nothing barring a major disaster can prevent her from becoming a main attraction - Barbara Dennerlein is a star in the ascendant.· The magnificent hall itself and its gardens became a tourist attraction.· It has become such an attraction that local tour operators are beating a path to its door.· I have often wondered since then why they had never become a tourist attraction.
· She didn't want to feel this attraction, and didn't want to know that he felt it too.· He felt the attraction of the literary life of the metropolis.· This morning he had felt her attraction and just now, as they danced, he had been convinced it was mutual.· I no longer feel any tenderness or attraction towards my husband and can only think of this other man.· Masha nodded, saying that for the first time since Geneva she could feel the attraction of Communism.
· But he held a strong attraction for the the Duchess - and by now she was totally out of the Palace's control.· Neither the Exchange nor the House of Morrissey holds an attraction for me, Waldo.· The compensation of greater freedom may hold fewer attractions when energy is diminished.· But his is a distinctly Lancastrian vision and it holds little attraction for London critics.· Next weekend holds a special attraction for youngsters who are members of the railway's own Stepney Club.· Ben Loyal dominates the Kyle of Tongue and holds a magnetic attraction for many hillwalkers.· After presenting a set of newly engraved sonatas to the elector, he saw that Munich held no further attractions for him.· Covering derelict land with trees, replacing long-cleared woods and forests, holds a great attraction.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounattractionattractivenessadjectiveattractive ≠ unattractiveverbattractadverbattractively
1[countable, uncountable] a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way:  The attraction between them was almost immediate.2[countable] something interesting or enjoyable to see or do:  The beautiful beaches are the island’s main attraction (=most popular place, activity etc).tourist attraction (=a place that many tourists visit)3[countable, uncountable] a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyableattraction of Being your own boss is one of the attractions of owning your own business.4[countable, uncountable] technical a force which makes things move together or stay together:  the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the MoonCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attractionthe main attraction· The lovely countryside is obviously the main attraction for visitors.the star attraction (=someone or something that many people want to see)· The former president was the star attraction of the conference.a popular attraction· The zoo is by far the most popular attraction.a big/major attraction· The ducks and geese are a big attraction to children.a special attraction· A special attraction is the tropical greenhouse.a tourist attraction· The British Museum is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions.a visitor attraction· The park will be a new visitor attraction for the town.verbsbe/become/prove an attraction· The organisers hope the event will become an annual attraction.THESAURUS– Meaning 3attraction noun [countable, uncountable] a feature or quality that makes people like, want, or feel interested in something: · The excitement is part of the attraction of the job.· For many mothers, the attraction of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.· The idea of living in another country does have a certain attraction.appeal noun [countable, uncountable] a quality that makes people like something or someone: · Much of Corfu’s appeal lies in its lively night life.· I don’t understand the appeal of this kind of music.the lure of something noun [singular] a very attractive quality that makes you want something very much – often used about something that has a bad effect or influence: · It’s hard to resist the lure of credit cards and easy money.· The lure of urban life is especially powerful for the young.charm noun [countable, uncountable] a pleasant quality that someone or something has that makes people like them, feel attracted to them, or be influenced by them: · He was physically attractive and possessed considerable personal charm.· The book captures Savannah’s old Southern charm perfectly.glamour noun [uncountable] the attractive and exciting quality that is connected with wealth and success: · the glamour of Monte Carlo· Hollywood glamour· The world of modelling is famous for its glitz and glamour.draw noun [singular] something that makes people want to do something or go somewhere: · The money is a big draw for many players.· The island’s main draw is its wonderful beaches.
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