law of attraction

IPA/ˌlɔː əv əˈtræk.ʃən/
IPA/ˌlɑː əv əˈtræk.ʃən/

law of attraction — noun

1. an idea in self-help writing that the thoughts and feelings you keep focusing on

1.名詞C1
釋義

an idea in self-help writing that the thoughts and feelings you keep focusing on are believed to draw similar events into your life, whether pleasant or unpleasant

例句

Elena believed the law of attraction would help her find a new job.

believe the law of attraction can shape personal success

After watching self-help videos, Mert started a journal about the law of attraction.

journal about the law of attraction in self-help practice

同義詞
  • manifestation

    more popular in modern self-help talk and often focuses on intentionally bringing something into your life

  • positive thinking

    broader and less mystical; it can simply mean keeping an hopeful attitude

文法句型

believe in the law of attraction

practice the law of attraction

the law of attraction says that + clause

用法筆記

Usually appears after verbs such as believe in, follow, or reject. It names a specific self-help belief about mental focus affecting life events, not a scientific or legal rule.

常見錯誤

She believes in attraction law.
She believes in the law of attraction.
💡This expression is a fixed name, so the word order cannot be changed.
Our physics teacher explained the law of attraction.
Our physics teacher explained the law of gravity.
💡The law of attraction is a self-help belief, not a scientific force.