attraction

Word family noun attraction attractiveness attractantattractoradjective attractive ≠ unattractive attractableattractingverb attract adverb attractively attractingly

Related topics: Physics

at·trac·tion /əˈtrækʃən/ W3 noun

1 [countableC, uncountableU]ATTRACT a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way 喜爱，喜欢；〔尤指两性间的〕爱慕

The attraction between them was almost immediate.

他们几乎是一见钟情。

2 [countableC]INTERESTING something interesting or enjoyable to see or do 吸引人之物，有魅力之物，诱惑物

The beautiful beaches are the island’s main attraction (=most popular place, activity etc).

美丽的海滩是这个岛上的主要魅力所在。

tourist attraction (=a place that many tourists visit) 旅游景点

3 [countableC, uncountableU]ADVANTAGE a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyable 吸引力，诱惑力

attraction of

Being your own boss is one of the attractions of owning your own business.

自己当老板是自己开公司的诱惑力之一。

4 HP[countableC, uncountableU] technical a force which makes things move together or stay together 吸引力

the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon

地月引力

n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: something interesting or enjoyable to see or do

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attraction

the 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.

verbs

be/become/prove an attraction

The organisers hope the event will become an annual attraction.

n THESAURUS – Meaning 3: a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyable

attraction noun [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [uncountableU] 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.

Examples from the Corpus

attraction• Partnerships are about intentions but they derive their stature and attraction from what they achieve.• As a research project there is a dual attraction.• The van der Waals bond is a weak electrical attraction that is related to the asymmetry of certain atoms and ions.• By collision and gravitational attraction, the larger planetesimals swept up the smaller pieces and became the planets.• The hills of Provence have a magical attraction for many.• magnetic attraction• Both these and the other attractions can be easily reached from our bases in Kissimmee and Orlando.• There was definitely a physical attraction between us.• "The Viper" is one of the theme park's most popular attractions.• Our circle was a group of rebels and no-one could quite understand our friend's attraction to him.• For many mothers, one of the attractions of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.• A lot of young people take drugs. Personally, I can't see the attraction.• It is only when the attraction is not a hot one that you hear about the competition from other events or experiences.• The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador's main tourist attractions.• You can see what attractions lie along your route, or base your route on the attractions you prefer.

tourist attraction• The following year, the local middle classes organised the new Bonfire Societies and controlled popular effervescence became a tourist attraction.• The magnificent hall itself and its gardens became a tourist attraction.• Starting from the Scenic Tunnel, long a tourist attraction, the pair headed for the opening that had previously been blasted.• Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home, is now a tourist attraction that draws more than 600,000 visitors every year.• And about the same time a mystery blaze broke out at Madame Tussaud's, another of the capitals major tourist attractions.• It is the newest tourist attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.• St Michael's Mount, left, is a popular tourist attraction.• That our lovely, blue planet is not a popular tourist attraction for extraterrestrials.• the city's top tourist attraction

attraction of• Mexico's large labor force may have been the main attraction of the free trade agreement.

单词	attraction
释义	attraction Word family noun attraction attractiveness attractantattractoradjective attractive ≠ unattractive attractableattractingverb attract adverb attractively attractingly Related topics: Physics at·trac·tion /əˈtrækʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun 1 [countableC, uncountableU]ATTRACT a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way 喜爱，喜欢；〔尤指两性间的〕爱慕 The attraction between them was almost immediate. 他们几乎是一见钟情。 2 [countableC]INTERESTING something interesting or enjoyable to see or do 吸引人之物，有魅力之物，诱惑物 The beautiful beaches are the island’s main attraction (=most popular place, activity etc). 美丽的海滩是这个岛上的主要魅力所在。 tourist attraction (=a place that many tourists visit) 旅游景点 3 [countableC, uncountableU]ADVANTAGE a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyable 吸引力，诱惑力 attraction of Being your own boss is one of the attractions of owning your own business. 自己当老板是自己开公司的诱惑力之一。 4 HP[countableC, uncountableU] technical a force which makes things move together or stay together 吸引力 the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Moon 地月引力 n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: something interesting or enjoyable to see or do ADJECTIVES/NOUN + attraction the 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. verbs be/become/prove an attraction The organisers hope the event will become an annual attraction. n THESAURUS – Meaning 3: a feature or quality that makes something seem interesting or enjoyable attraction noun [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [countableC, uncountableU] 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 [uncountableU] 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. Examples from the Corpus attraction• Partnerships are about intentions but they derive their stature and attraction from what they achieve.• As a research project there is a dual attraction.• The van der Waals bond is a weak electrical attraction that is related to the asymmetry of certain atoms and ions.• By collision and gravitational attraction, the larger planetesimals swept up the smaller pieces and became the planets.• The hills of Provence have a magical attraction for many.• magnetic attraction• Both these and the other attractions can be easily reached from our bases in Kissimmee and Orlando.• There was definitely a physical attraction between us.• "The Viper" is one of the theme park's most popular attractions.• Our circle was a group of rebels and no-one could quite understand our friend's attraction to him.• For many mothers, one of the attractions of childcare in the workplace is the chance to be near their children.• A lot of young people take drugs. Personally, I can't see the attraction.• It is only when the attraction is not a hot one that you hear about the competition from other events or experiences.• The Galapagos Islands are one of Ecuador's main tourist attractions.• You can see what attractions lie along your route, or base your route on the attractions you prefer. tourist attraction• The following year, the local middle classes organised the new Bonfire Societies and controlled popular effervescence became a tourist attraction.• The magnificent hall itself and its gardens became a tourist attraction.• Starting from the Scenic Tunnel, long a tourist attraction, the pair headed for the opening that had previously been blasted.• Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home, is now a tourist attraction that draws more than 600,000 visitors every year.• And about the same time a mystery blaze broke out at Madame Tussaud's, another of the capitals major tourist attractions.• It is the newest tourist attraction at the Kennedy Space Center.• St Michael's Mount, left, is a popular tourist attraction.• That our lovely, blue planet is not a popular tourist attraction for extraterrestrials.• the city's top tourist attraction attraction of• Mexico's large labor force may have been the main attraction of the free trade agreement.
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