abstracted

/æbˈstræktɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /æbˈstræktɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ab-ˈstrak-təd ˈab-ˌstrak-/ (ame, mw)

abstracted — adjective

  • abstractedpositive
  • more abstractedcomparative
  • most abstractedsuperlative

1. so busy thinking about your own thoughts that you do not notice people or things

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so busy thinking about your own thoughts that you do not notice people or things around you

例句

Mei-Lin gave an abstracted nod, her mind still on the physics problem.

abstracted + nod — absent-minded physical action

The flight attendant noticed the abstracted look on the passenger's face and repeated the question.

abstracted + look — describes facial expression

同義詞
  • distracted

    more common in everyday speech; can be caused by any interruption, not only deep thought

  • preoccupied

    slightly more neutral; suggests something specific is occupying the mind

  • absent-minded

    more informal; often suggests a habitual tendency rather than a temporary state

  • faraway

    used only for looks and expressions; suggests the person's gaze seems distant

反義詞
  • attentive

    fully focused on the present situation

  • alert

    quick to notice and respond to surroundings

  • focused

    directing full attention to the task at hand

文法句型

be abstracted

abstracted + noun

用法筆記

Commonly modifies nouns for facial expressions, gestures, or tone of voice (e.g. 'abstracted look', 'abstracted nod', 'abstracted voice'). Often used with 'seem', 'look', or 'appear' to describe someone whose attention is elsewhere.

常見錯誤

❌The philosopher gave an abstract answer to the question.' (when meaning distracted).
✅The philosopher gave an abstracted answer to the question.
💡'Abstract' means theoretical or not concrete; 'abstracted' means mentally preoccupied.