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单词 engross
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Definition of engross in English:

engross

verb ɪnˈɡrəʊsɛnˈɡrəʊs
[with object]
  • 1often be engrossed inAbsorb all the attention or interest of.

    使全神贯注,使专心

    they seemed to be engrossed in conversation
    the notes totally engrossed him

    那些笔记完全吸引了他的注意力。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Meanwhile, I was very engrossed in conversation with her and could not really be bothered with him.
    • He was already engrossed in a conversation with another guy from the soccer team about a play that he disagreed with by the time she went to say something.
    • I was totally engrossed in preparing the packages when I heard a knock on the door.
    • Everybody else has to get out of their way, but they don't even notice, they are so engrossed in conversation.
    • At the other end of the bar, Sal was engrossed in another conversation with Brenda.
    • The classroom was nearly deserted, save Emma and Miss Bell who were deeply engrossed in their conversation.
    • Drinks were being ordered and Charlie pretended to be totally engrossed in that, which wasn't too much of a stretch for him, but at the same time his mind was doing a few other calculations.
    • The two students were too engrossed in conversation to notice.
    • He had been totally engrossed in his AP Chemistry homework.
    • Connie, who was totally engrossed in the film they were watching, jumped a mile when LeeAnne tapped her on the shoulder.
    • Brooke rolled her eyes and deliberately turned her back to him, pretending to be suddenly engrossed in a fascinating conversation with Jane.
    • Smiling slightly, their heads were close together, and both were engrossed in deep conversation, oblivious to the rest of the world.
    • Soon, Noah was totally engrossed in collecting the money.
    • After watching the sixth episode, and still being engrossed to the final end, you wish there had been more episodes produced.
    • When she finally looked back at him, he was totally engrossed in the service, and she knew there was no way he would talk now.
    • Danny looked at Katie as if to say ‘we should go find her’ but Katie was too engrossed in conversation with Rosemary to notice.
    • I found it to be an intelligent and engrossing science fiction film that didn't rely solely on elaborate special effects.
    • Fortunately, Hartinger has written a compelling, engrossing novel in which serious subjects are addressed, but not at the cost of humor and good writing.
    • Just then, a silver-haired man with dancing eyes enters the pub and he and Martyn are soon engrossed in conversation about one of his other big loves, fishing.
    • The old man was engrossed in his conversation with the head advisor.
    Synonyms
    preoccupy, absorb, engage
    rivet, grip, hold, interest, catch, captivate, enthral, charm, spellbind, bewitch, fascinate, entrance, beguile, intrigue, arrest, immerse, involve, envelop, engulf, fixate, hypnotize, mesmerize
    absorbed, involved, immersed, caught up, rapt, interested
    preoccupied by, engaged in/with, riveted by, gripped by, intent on, focused on, captivated by, beguiled by, intrigued by, fixated by, hypnotized by, mesmerized by
    absorbing, involving, engaging, riveting, gripping, captivating, compelling, compulsive, irresistible, arresting, interesting, fascinating, intriguing, enthralling, spellbinding, entrancing, bewitching, beguiling, hypnotic, mesmeric
    informal unputdownable
    1. 1.1archaic Gain or keep exclusive possession of (something)
      〈古〉独占,垄断
      the country had made the best of its position to engross trade

      那个国家充分利用其地理位置的优势垄断了贸易。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The members of the new gentry used their commercial connections and strategic land holdings to engross trade.
  • 2Law
    Produce (a legal document, especially a deed or statute) in its final form.

    〔律〕正式写成(法律文件)

    the solicitors will submit a draft conveyance and engross the same after approval
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We accept that there was no formal document engrossed as the register of units.
    • However, Beckerman's lawyer engrossed the transfer/deed of land in Merry's name.
    • After the official engrossed parchment copy was signed on 2 August, broadsides were distributed throughout the country.
    • If that case stated can be got in proper shape and finally engrossed and submitted to me in chambers, I will make the order in chambers without any need for further attendance.
    • The evidence from the Medical Tribunal that I could not recall was on 30 May 1994, two weeks beforehand, she had made an appointment with my solicitor to engross a new will.
    Synonyms
    copy, reproduce, type (out)
    print out the final version of, rewrite/reproduce in larger/final form

Derivatives

  • engrossingly

  • adverb
    • It’s hilariously funny, engrossingly action-packed - especially in the second half of the film - and incredibly well done.
      This is a book that had to be written, and only Susan could do it so brilliantly and engrossingly.
      The film remains on-target until the very last scene, and it's engrossingly entertaining.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • And it is indeed an engrossingly dramatic tale, especially as depicted in all of its exquisite detail by this director.
      • And many of my favorite games have themes which are completely and engrossingly interwoven with the game play.
      • These blend into the program surprisingly well: the solo that opens the disc is engrossingly slow.

Origin

Late Middle English (formerly also as ingross): based on en-1, in-2 'in' + late Latin grossus 'large'. Sense 1 is from Old French en gros, from medieval Latin in grosso 'wholesale'; sense 2 comes from Anglo-Norman French engrosser, medieval Latin ingrossare, from Old French grosse, medieval Latin grossa 'large writing', with reference to clerks writing out documents in large, clear writing.

  • Both engross and gross (Middle English) come ultimately from the Latin word grossus ‘large’. Engross comes from the Latin phrase in grosso ‘wholesale’ and originally meant ‘to buy up the whole of a commodity in order to sell it at a monopoly price’. It is also linked to Middle English grocer—originally a person who sold things ‘in the gross’ or in large quantities. See also retail

Rhymes

adiós, chausses, Close, Davos, dose, gross, Grosz, jocose, morose, Rhos, verbose

Definition of engross in US English:

engross

verb
[with object]
  • 1Absorb all the attention or interest of.

    使全神贯注,使专心

    the notes totally engrossed him

    那些笔记完全吸引了他的注意力。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • After watching the sixth episode, and still being engrossed to the final end, you wish there had been more episodes produced.
    • I was totally engrossed in preparing the packages when I heard a knock on the door.
    • Soon, Noah was totally engrossed in collecting the money.
    • Drinks were being ordered and Charlie pretended to be totally engrossed in that, which wasn't too much of a stretch for him, but at the same time his mind was doing a few other calculations.
    • At the other end of the bar, Sal was engrossed in another conversation with Brenda.
    • When she finally looked back at him, he was totally engrossed in the service, and she knew there was no way he would talk now.
    • Everybody else has to get out of their way, but they don't even notice, they are so engrossed in conversation.
    • He had been totally engrossed in his AP Chemistry homework.
    • Connie, who was totally engrossed in the film they were watching, jumped a mile when LeeAnne tapped her on the shoulder.
    • The two students were too engrossed in conversation to notice.
    • Fortunately, Hartinger has written a compelling, engrossing novel in which serious subjects are addressed, but not at the cost of humor and good writing.
    • Smiling slightly, their heads were close together, and both were engrossed in deep conversation, oblivious to the rest of the world.
    • He was already engrossed in a conversation with another guy from the soccer team about a play that he disagreed with by the time she went to say something.
    • Danny looked at Katie as if to say ‘we should go find her’ but Katie was too engrossed in conversation with Rosemary to notice.
    • The old man was engrossed in his conversation with the head advisor.
    • Meanwhile, I was very engrossed in conversation with her and could not really be bothered with him.
    • Just then, a silver-haired man with dancing eyes enters the pub and he and Martyn are soon engrossed in conversation about one of his other big loves, fishing.
    • Brooke rolled her eyes and deliberately turned her back to him, pretending to be suddenly engrossed in a fascinating conversation with Jane.
    • The classroom was nearly deserted, save Emma and Miss Bell who were deeply engrossed in their conversation.
    • I found it to be an intelligent and engrossing science fiction film that didn't rely solely on elaborate special effects.
    Synonyms
    absorbed, involved, immersed, caught up, rapt, interested
    absorbing, involving, engaging, riveting, gripping, captivating, compelling, compulsive, irresistible, arresting, interesting, fascinating, intriguing, enthralling, spellbinding, entrancing, bewitching, beguiling, hypnotic, mesmeric
    preoccupy, absorb, engage
    1. 1.1archaic Gain or keep exclusive possession of (something)
      〈古〉独占,垄断
      the country had made the best of its position to engross trade

      那个国家充分利用其地理位置的优势垄断了贸易。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The members of the new gentry used their commercial connections and strategic land holdings to engross trade.
  • 2Law
    Produce (a legal document) in its final or definitive form.

    〔律〕正式写成(法律文件)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • After the official engrossed parchment copy was signed on 2 August, broadsides were distributed throughout the country.
    • If that case stated can be got in proper shape and finally engrossed and submitted to me in chambers, I will make the order in chambers without any need for further attendance.
    • The evidence from the Medical Tribunal that I could not recall was on 30 May 1994, two weeks beforehand, she had made an appointment with my solicitor to engross a new will.
    • However, Beckerman's lawyer engrossed the transfer/deed of land in Merry's name.
    • We accept that there was no formal document engrossed as the register of units.
    Synonyms
    copy, reproduce, type, type out

Origin

Late Middle English (formerly also as ingross): based on en-, in- ‘in’ + late Latin grossus ‘large’. Sense 1 is from Old French en gros, from medieval Latin in grosso ‘wholesale’; sense 2 comes from Anglo-Norman French engrosser, medieval Latin ingrossare, from Old French grosse, medieval Latin grossa ‘large writing’, with reference to clerks writing out documents in large, clear writing.

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