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单词 captivate
释义 cap·ti·vate
I. \ˈkaptə̇ˌvāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Late Latin captivatus, past participle of captivare, from Latin captivus captive
1. archaic : take or hold as prisoner or prize : seize, capture
 < our prize, captivated from the British in a fair fight — P.L.Ford >
2. : to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal precluding considered reservation
 < every charm of person and address that can captivate a woman — Jane Austen >
 < captivated the delegates with his patriotic speech >
Synonyms: see attract
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin captivatus
obsolete : captivated
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