fascinating
(a.)迷人的,吸引人的,使人神魂顛倒的
Fas·ci·nate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating ]
1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith (Cuvier).
2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. --Bacon.
Syn: -- To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract.
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fascinating
adj 1: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a
fascinating story" [syn: absorbing, engrossing, gripping,
riveting]
2: capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile";
"Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music";
"an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing
design"; "a fascinating woman" [syn: bewitching, captivating,
enchanting, enthralling, entrancing]