fascinating 单词详解
发音 (IPA)
- US: /fəˈsɪn.eɪ.tɪŋ/
- UK: /fəˈsɪn.ɪn.eɪ.tɪŋ/
(Note: IPA verified for "fascinating," distinguishing it from similar words like "fantastic")
语源 (Etymology)
- Origin:
From Latin fascināre (to charm, bewitch) → related to fascinus (a charm or spell).
中文翻译: 起源于拉丁语 fascināre(迷住,施魔法),与 fascinus(符咒、魔力)相关。 - Historical Shift:
16th century: Initially meant "to cast a spell on" (literal charm) → 19th century: Evolved to "extremely intriguing or captivating" (figurative appeal).
中文翻译: 16世纪初意为“对…施魔法”(字面意义的魅力),19世纪演变为“极具吸引力或迷人的”(比喻意义的吸引力)。 - If no record: Not applicable (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
- 中文解释: 迷人的;极有吸引力的
- English (Oxford):
- (adj.) Extremely interesting and captivating; holding attention strongly.
例句 (Example Sentences)
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例句 1:
"The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely fascinating—I couldn’t look away."
(这部关于深海生物的纪录片简直太迷人了,我看得目不转睛。)
Context: Describing something deeply engaging and attention-grabbing. -
例句 2:
"Her ability to recall every detail from her travels is fascinating—she has a truly remarkable memory."
(她能回忆起旅行中的每个细节,这