enthrall

/in-ˈthrȯl How to pronounce enthrall (audio) en-/ (ame, mw)

enthrall — verb

  • enthrallpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • enthralls3rd person singular
  • enthralling-ing form
  • enthralledpast simple

1. to absorb someone so deeply with charm, excitement, or beauty that they keep giv

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to absorb someone so deeply with charm, excitement, or beauty that they keep giving it all their attention.

例句

Dewi's quiet ghost story enthralled the children around the campfire.

enthrall + audience-type object

The final chapter enthralled Christopher so much that he missed his train stop.

result clause: so much that

同義詞
  • captivate

    very close, but slightly less literary and often warmer in tone.

  • fascinate

    more neutral and common; can describe intellectual interest as well as delight.

  • mesmerize

    stresses being unable to look away, almost as if hypnotised.

  • enchant

    suggests gentle charm and pleasure rather than deep absorption.

反義詞
  • bore

    fails to keep someone's attention.

  • distract

    pulls attention away instead of holding it.

文法句型

enthrall + somebody

be enthralled by + something

用法筆記

More literary than 'fascinate' and often used for stories, performances, or speakers that hold attention for a long stretch. The passive pattern 'be enthralled by' is especially common.

常見錯誤

❌I was enthralled to the film.
✅I was enthralled by the film.
💡after the passive form, use 'by', not 'to'.
❌The brochure enthralled me to visit Rome.
✅The brochure made me want to visit Rome.
💡'enthrall' means holding someone's attention, not directly causing an action with an infinitive.