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distracted

UK //dɪˈstræktɪd//US //dɪˈstræktɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'distractus'(被拉开),由 'dis-'(分开)和 'trahere'(拉)组成,15世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容注意力被分散或无法集中,通常因为受到外界干扰或内心思绪过多。

“She was too distracted by the noise to finish her homework.”

(噪音让她分心,无法完成作业。)

“He looked distracted during the meeting, checking his phone constantly.”

(开会时他显得心不在焉,一直在看手机。)

同义词:inattentive, preoccupied, absent-minded

常见短语

distracted driving — 指驾驶时因使用手机、吃东西等行为导致注意力不集中,容易引发事故。

“Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents.”

(分心驾驶是导致车祸的主要原因之一。)