attract

attract, charm, enchant, fascinate, tempt

动词 attract:

1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
   同义词：pull, pull in, draw, draw in
2. exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away
3. be attractive to
   同义词：appeal

1. `We have to attract younger customers.' `Exactly, you've got it in one!'
   ｀我们得设法吸引年轻顾客.＇｀太对了，你真是一语中的!＇
2. The government is trying to attract more investment into the shipbuilding industry.
   政府正在试图吸引更多资金投资到造船业方面来。
3. The flower show attracted large crowds this year.
   今年的花展吸引了大批观众。

at.tract

v.（动词）
at.tract.ed,at.tract.ing,at.tracts
v.tr.（及物动词）
To cause to draw near or adhere; direct to or toward itself or oneself:
吸引：使接近或粘合在一起；指向或朝向自己或自身：
例句：
Magnetic poles are attracted to their opposites. The fire attracted significant coverage from the media.
正反磁极互相吸引。大火引起传播媒介的重视

To arouse or compel the interest, admiration, or attention of:
诱惑，吸引：引起或操纵…的兴趣、爱戴或注意：
例句：
We were attracted by the display of lights.
我们被灯展吸引

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To possess or use the power of attraction.
有吸引力，有迷惑力：拥有吸引力或运用吸引力

来源：
Middle English attracten
中古英语 attracten
from Latin attrahere attr3ct-
源自 拉丁语 attrahere attr3ct-
ad- [ad-]
ad- [前缀，表示.（运动的）方向.，.变化.]
trahere [pull]
trahere [拉]

【引伸】
attract.able
adj.（形容词）
attract.er 或
attrac.tor
n.（名词）