attract
v[Tn]
1 pull (sth) towards itself/oneself by unseen force 吸引
A magnet attracts steel. 磁石能吸钢铁.
2
(a) arouse interest or pleasure in (sb/sth) 引起(某人[某事物]的兴趣或快感; 激发; 引诱
The light attracted a lot of insects. 亮光招引了很多昆虫.
The dog was attracted by the smell of the meat. 狗受到肉味的引诱.
Babies are attracted to bright colours. 婴儿喜欢鲜艳的颜色.
Do any of these designs attract you? 这些设计中有使你感兴趣的吗?
I'm very attracted to her, ie I feel I would like to become more friendly with her. 我对她产生了好感.
(b) arouse (sth); prompt 引起; 激起
attract sb's attention, interest, etc 引起某人的注意, 兴趣等
The new play has attracted a good deal of criticism. 这出新剧招致很多批评.
and that you have a fantastic reputation in the toy industry.
而且在玩具界有很好的声誉。
Having this new branch means a great deal to the economy of both countries.
这家分行的建立将对两国的经济交流起到很大的作用。
We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars, but how many of us can honestly say that we have not felt a little envious of their simple way of life and their freedom from care?