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单词 fascination
释义 fas·ci·na·tion
\ˌfasənˈāshən, ˌfaas-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin fascination-, fascinatio, from fascinatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : the act of placing under a spell or the state of being under a spell; also : spell, enchantment
2.
 a. : the quality of fascinating : the quality of holding the interest strongly especially as if by a spell : the ability to enthrall : irresistible attraction or charm
  < attracted by the fascination of discovery and the prospect of spiritual conquest — American Guide Series: Minnesota >
  < the Rio Grande … offers fascinations for geologists and bird lovers — Stanley Walker >
  < it is so dreadful, in fact, that it begins to have its own morbid fascination and it is almost impossible … to put it down — B.R.Redman >
  < they found a certain fascination in combat — Mack Morriss >
 b. : a characteristic or peculiarity that gives this quality or ability
  < tired of her fascinations … he began to blame her for all his misfortunes — Edith Sitwell >
3. : the state of being fascinated : the state of feeling an intense interest in
 < his lifelong fascination for clowns and their art — Current Biography >
 < James's fascination by brutality and violence — John Farrelly >
 < Hunt's fascination with the mechanics and engineering of public opinion — T.H.White b. 1915 >
4. : one form of the game of solitaire
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