attractant

/əˈtræktənt/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈtræktənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈtrak-tənt/ (ame, mw)

attractant — noun

1. a natural or chemical substance that draws animals, insects, or other living thi

1.名詞C1
釋義

a natural or chemical substance that draws animals, insects, or other living things toward it, often used in pest control, fishing, or wildlife management to guide or trap them

例句

Ana placed an attractant near the vegetable patch to draw slugs away from the lettuce.

placed an attractant near

The mechanic poured a sweet-smelling attractant into the trap to catch the wasps in the garage.

poured a sweet-smelling attractant

同義詞
  • lure

    more general — anything that attracts by offering pleasure or gain; often used in both literal and figurative contexts

  • bait

    implies something placed deliberately to catch or trap, especially in fishing or hunting

  • pheromone

    narrower — a chemical signal produced by an animal's own body to communicate with others of the same species

  • decoy

    a visual imitation, not a chemical; used to trick animals into approaching by sight

反義詞
  • repellent

    a substance that drives animals or insects away instead of drawing them in

  • deterrent

    something that discourages animals from approaching a particular area

文法句型

attractant + for + [animal/insect]

attractant + used + as/in + [purpose]

用法筆記

Unlike 'attraction' (a general force, feeling, or quality), an 'attractant' is a specific physical substance — a chemical, scent, or material — deliberately placed to draw animals or insects toward a trap, bait, or location.

常見錯誤

❌The store uses attractant window displays to bring in customers.
✅The store uses attractive window displays to bring in customers.
💡'Attractant' is a noun for a substance that draws animals; 'attractive' is the adjective for something visually pleasing to people.