单词 | distraction |
释义 | distraction /di strak"sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of distracting. 2. the state of being distracted. 3. mental distress or derangement: That child will drive me to distraction. 4. that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration: The distractions of the city interfere with my studies. 5. that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment: Fishing is his major distraction. 6. division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult. [1425-75; late ME ( < AF) < L distraction- (s. of distractio) separation. See DISTRACT, -ION] Syn. 3. madness, lunacy, insanity, craziness. |
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