attracted

IPA/əˈtrækt/
KK[ətrˈæktɪd]IPA/əˈtrækt/

attracted — 動詞

  • attractedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • attracteds3rd person singular
  • attracteding-ing form
  • attractededpast simple

1. to make someone or something want to come closer, pay attention, or become invol

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

吸引

因具魅力而使人靠近或注意

to make someone or something want to come closer, pay attention, or become involved because of a quality that appeals to them

例句

Chidi's warm smile attracted many customers to his small bakery.

Chidi 溫暖的笑容吸引了許多客人到他的小麵包店。

attract + noun phrase (person) + to + place

The bright colours of the flower display attracted butterflies from across the garden.

花圃中鮮豔的色彩吸引了花園各處的蝴蝶。

inanimate subject attracts + noun (animal)

同義詞
  • draw

    similar meaning but often more physical; 'draw a crowd' vs 'attract a crowd' — largely interchangeable

  • pull in

    informal; often used for drawing customers or audiences

  • lure

    often implies a tempting offer or trick; can have a slightly negative connotation

反義詞
  • repel

    to push away or cause dislike; the direct opposite in both physical and figurative senses

文法句型

attract + noun phrase (object)

be attracted by + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly used with 'to' (attracted someone TO a place/thing) or 'by' (was attracted BY something). The subject can be either a person's quality or a feature of an object or place.

常見錯誤

❌The beautiful music is attracted many people.
✅The beautiful music attracted many people.
💡'attract' is not a stative verb; do not use the continuous form to describe an ongoing quality.

2. to feel a romantic or physical desire for someone, wanting to be near them or be

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

心動

對某人產生浪漫或性方面的好感

to feel a romantic or physical desire for someone, wanting to be near them or begin a relationship with them

例句

Hoa felt attracted to the woman with the kind eyes from the very start.

Hoa 從一開始就對那位眼神溫柔的女人感到心動。

feel attracted to + person + descriptive phrase

James was attracted to Lisa mainly because of her sense of humour.

James 之所以被 Lisa 吸引，主要是因為她的幽默感。

be attracted to + someone's quality

同義詞
  • drawn to

    slightly softer, can be romantic or non-romantic; 'felt drawn to' implies a natural pull

  • captivated by

    stronger, often implies being completely enchanted

反義詞

文法句型

be attracted to + noun phrase (person)

用法筆記

Almost always used in the passive voice ('be attracted to'). The active form ('She attracts him') is possible but less common and can sound more general than romantic.

常見錯誤

❌I am attracting to him.
✅I am attracted to him.
💡use the past participle form 'attracted', not the present participle.

3. to be drawn to a subject, activity, or type of thing because you enjoy it, find

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

喜好

對某事物感興趣或著迷

to be drawn to a subject, activity, or type of thing because you enjoy it, find it appealing, or want to learn more about it

例句

As a child, Luca was attracted to anything related to space and astronomy.

Luca 從小就對太空與天文學相關的事物特別著迷。

be attracted to + broad category

Lisa has always been attracted to minimalist design in furniture and clothing.

Lisa 一向偏愛傢俱和服飾中的極簡風格。

同義詞
  • interested in

    more neutral, less emotional; the most common alternative for this sense

  • drawn to

    suggests a natural or instinctive pull rather than a reasoned choice

  • fascinated by

    stronger; implies deep curiosity or wonder

反義詞

文法句型

be attracted to + noun phrase (activity/thing)

attract + noun phrase (person)

用法筆記

When used in the active voice ('the course attracted students'), the subject is the appealing thing. In the passive ('she was attracted to design'), the person is the focus. Distinguish from sense 2 by the object: a thing or activity vs. a person.

常見錯誤

❌I am attracted by cooking.
✅I am attracted to cooking.
💡for things and activities, use 'attracted to', not 'attracted by'.

4. to pull an object toward another by a natural physical force, such as magnetism,

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

相吸

因物理力（如磁力）而相互拉近

to pull an object toward another by a natural physical force, such as magnetism, electricity, or gravity

例句

The magnet attracted the iron filings with a sudden, strong pull.

磁鐵突然用力地把鐵屑吸了過來。

attract + specific physical object

Opposite electrical charges attract each other, while identical charges push apart.

相反的電荷會互相吸引，而相同的電荷則會互相排斥。

scientific context with 'each other'

同義詞
  • pull

    more general, not specific to physical forces; 'pull' can be done by a person or machine

  • draw

    formal; 'the magnet draws the metal towards it'

反義詞
  • repel

    the scientific opposite in magnetism and electricity

文法句型

attract + noun phrase (object)

be attracted to + noun phrase (by physical force)

用法筆記

The direct opposite in physics is 'repel'. This sense is used in both formal scientific writing and everyday descriptions of magnets and static electricity. The active voice is the default here, unlike senses 2 and 3 where passive is more typical.

常見錯誤

❌The magnet is attracting the paper clip.
✅The magnet attracts the paper clip.
💡For stating a general physical property, use the simple present, not the continuous.