attraction
Meaning: Something that draws interest; a feeling of being drawn to something
Attraction refers to the quality of being appealing or interesting, the feeling of being drawn to someone or something, or a place or thing that draws visitors. Tourist attractions are places people visit for enjoyment. Physical attraction describes romantic or sexual interest, while magnetic attraction describes a force in physics.
Examples
- The main attraction of the city is its beautiful architecture. 这座城市的主要吸引力是它美丽的建筑。La principal atracción de la ciudad es su hermosa arquitectura.この都市の主な魅力は美しい建築物です。이 도시의 가장 큰 매력은 아름다운 건축물입니다.
- She felt an immediate attraction to him. 她立刻被他吸引了。Ella sintió una atracción inmediata hacia él.彼女は彼に即座に惹かれました。그녀는 그에게 즉시 끌렸습니다.
- The theme park has added several new attractions this year. 主题公园今年增加了几个新景点。El parque temático ha añadido varias atracciones nuevas este año.テーマパークは今年いくつかの新しいアトラクションを追加しました。테마파크는 올해 몇 가지 새로운 어트랙션을 추가했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'attractionem', from 'attrahere' (to draw to, pull toward), combining 'ad-' (to) + 'trahere' (to pull, draw). Newton gave the word its physics meaning in the 1600s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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