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单词 engross
释义
engrossengross /ɪnˈgroʊs/ verb [transitive] Etymology
ETYMOLOGYengross
Origin: 1300-1400 Anglo-French engrosser, from French en gros in a mass, by wholesale
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
engross
Simple Form
Presenttheyengross
itengrosses
Pastit, theyengrossed
Present perfecttheyhave engrossed
ithas engrossed
Past perfectit, theyhad engrossed
Futureit, theywill engross
Future perfectit, theywill have engrossed
Continuous Form
Presenttheyare engrossing
itis engrossing
Pasttheywere engrossing
itwas engrossing
Present perfecttheyhave been engrossing
ithas been engrossing
Past perfectit, theyhad been engrossing
Futureit, theywill be engrossing
Future perfectit, theywill have been engrossing
Thesaurus
THESAURUSunusual or exciting in a way that keeps your attention and makes you want to know more or think about something more deeply
unusual or exciting in a way that keeps your attention and makes you want to know more or think about something more deeply:  Christopher Markham is an interesting man. I hope the work will be interesting.
very interesting:  Astronomy – studying space – is fascinating.
interesting in an unusual or mysterious way so that you want to find out more:  Your comment about criminal behavior raises some intriguing questions.
making you feel interested from the beginning and keeping your interest. Used about people, books, movies, and games:  The story is engaging, and perfect for young readers.
interesting, enjoyable, and giving you new ideas or experiences:  We listened to a stimulating conversation about new uses of technology in business.
so interesting and exciting that you want to believe something completely:  Her story sounds compelling, but some of the details don’t match the other witnesses’ stories.
interesting and keeping your attention completely. Used about stories and things you watch:  She has written an engrossing memoir. He gave a captivating performance as Othello.
so interesting and exciting that you cannot stop paying attention. Used about stories and movies:  Money, power, and romance combine in this riveting story.
1be engrossed in/with something to be so interested in something that you do not notice anything else:  She was too engrossed in her phone conversation to notice.2to be or become very interesting to someone so that he or she does not notice anything else:  The murder trial had engrossed the small Ohio town for months. [Origin: 1300–1400 Anglo-French engrosser, from French en gros in a mass, by wholesale]—engrossing adjective:  an engrossing story► see thesaurus at interesting
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