12月大学英语四级同义词辨析六
absorb 使贯注,吸引,指通过作用于人的兴趣,使人全身心地投入进去。多用被动时态。
I was absorbed in a book and didnt hear you call 。我正在专心读一本书,所以没听到你叫。
captivate 迷住;强烈感染。指以优美的形象、美丽的景色、美好的情操等吸引人,令人赏心悦目。
I was captivated by the cordiality of your people。贵国人民的热忱令我陶醉。
fascinate 迷住,使人神魂颠倒,强烈的吸引住。使人着迷到必须看、听、读或欣赏下去。
The story fascinates me; I must go on reading it。这个故事引人入胜,我得读下去。
attract 吸引。指招人喜欢,引人爱慕,引人注意,引起人的兴趣或快感。多用于被动语态。
The dog was attracted by the smell of the meat 。狗嗅到肉的香味,垂涎三尺。