fascinate — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/
Korean meaning: 매혹하다, 매료시키다, 홀리듯 끌다
Korean pronunciation: 패서-네이트 (강세: 패서)
Example Sentences
- My cat is fascinated by laser pointers but ignores expensive toys.
- Students were fascinated by the teacher's interactive science experiments.
- He's fascinated by conspiracy theories but can't remember where he put his keys.
fascinate
VERB//ˈfæsəˌneɪt//
to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality
A fascinate performer captivates the entire audience with irresistible charm
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Fascinate through demonstration, captivate through communication!
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 흥미로운 단어로, 원래는 '마법을 걸다'라는 의미였습니다. 고대 로마인들은 누군가를 홀리듯 끌어당기는 힘을 마법과 같다고 생각했어요.
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“My cat is fascinated by laser pointers but ignores expensive toys.”
“Students were fascinated by the teacher's interactive science experiments.”
“He's fascinated by conspiracy theories but can't remember where he put his keys.”
“The documentary about ocean life fascinated viewers worldwide.”
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