engross
의미: To absorb all the attention or interest of someone completely; to occupy someone so fully that they are unaware of anything else.
Engross is almost always encountered as the adjective 'engrossed' or the gerund 'engrossing.' To be 'engrossed in' something means to be so deeply absorbed that the outside world fades away — 'engrossed in a book,' 'engrossed in conversation.' An 'engrossing' film or novel is one that holds the audience captive from beginning to end. The word carries a positive connotation of deep, voluntary absorption.
예문
- She was so engrossed in her research that she failed to notice the fire alarm. 她全神贯注于研究之中,完全没注意到火警警报。Estaba tan absorta en su investigación que no advirtió la alarma de incendios.彼女は研究に没頭するあまり、火災報知器の音に気づかなかった。그녀는 연구에 너무 몰두한 나머지 화재 경보가 울리는 것도 알아차리지 못했다.
- The documentary proved utterly engrossing, holding the audience's attention for the full ninety minutes. 这部纪录片引人入胜,在整整九十分钟里牢牢抓住了观众的注意力。El documental resultó absolutamente absorbente y mantuvo la atención del público durante los noventa minutos completos.そのドキュメンタリーは実に引き込まれる作品で、90分間ずっと観客の注意を釘付けにした。그 다큐멘터리는 실로 몰입감 넘치는 작품으로, 90분 내내 관객의 시선을 사로잡았다.
- He sat engrossed in the papers on his desk, oblivious to the bustle of the office around him. 他埋头于桌上的文件中,对办公室周围的忙碌浑然不觉。Permanecía absorto en los documentos de su escritorio, ajeno al ajetreo de la oficina a su alrededor.彼は机上の書類に没頭し、周囲のオフィスの喧騒にまったく気づいていなかった。그는 책상 위의 서류에 몰두한 채 주변 사무실의 소란을 전혀 의식하지 못하고 있었다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: literary, journalism, general
어조: positive
기원과 역사
From Old French en gros (in large quantity), later influenced by Latin grossus (thick, large). Originally a legal term meaning to write a document in large letters or to monopolise a commodity. The sense of 'absorbing attention' emerged in the 18th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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