Definition of attraction in English:

attraction

noun əˈtrakʃ(ə)nəˈtrækʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something.
吸引；吸引力；诱惑力
the timeless attraction of a good tune
一支优美曲调所具有的永恒魅力。
she has very romantic ideas about sexual attraction
她对性诱惑抱有浪漫幻想。
Example sentencesExamples
- Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship.
- Because of course pheromones, as you probably already know, stimulate sexual attraction.
- The attraction of political power is said to have reconciled his alienated parental family.
- Although he embraced his sexuality more than the others, physical attraction was lacking.
- He had never met the man, but already he could sense his power, his attraction.
- There is no physical contact or obvious sexual attraction in the bath scene.
- The power of attraction will only have a chance to work though, if the other partner is open minded and willing to consider something new.
- I'm thinking today about the nature of sexual attraction.
- Things I want in a relationship: intelligence, physical attraction, reciprocal love.
- These can express everything from sexual attraction to intellectual or physical dominance.
- As human beings we cannot deny our attraction to anything sexual.
- This was physical attraction, sexual temptation, nothing more.
- No, it was probably only baseless physical, sexual attraction.
- Pheromones trigger basic responses, such as sexual attraction.
- We discuss sexual attraction and relationships.
- Platonic love is devoid of any physical attraction or sexual interest.
- In acknowledging its attraction we diminish its power.
- I did everything in my power to resist his attraction.
- Regardless, it raises interesting questions concerning the ways in which sexual attraction is bound up with aspirations.
- The way I feel about her goes way beyond physical attraction.
Synonyms
appeal, attractiveness, desirability, seductiveness, seduction, allure, allurement, magnetism, animal magnetism, sexual magnetism, charisma, charm, beauty, good looks, glamour, magic, spell
pull, draw, lure, enticement, entrancement, temptation, inducement, interest, fascination, enchantment, captivation
informal come-on
1. 1.1count noun A quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire.
  具有吸引力的品质（或特征）
  this reform has many attractions for those on the left
  这项改革有许多吸引左翼分子的地方。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Future gains are likely to be more sedate although the shares have their attractions for those seeking some stability.
  Are there specific features, attractions, or wildlife that you were hoping to see?
  The library has special attractions for children and young people could find no better pastime than reading.
  The region has a number of attractions for potential investors.
  One of the main attractions for users to have mobile phones is that they offer the ability to roam and to make telephone calls from almost anywhere.
  The airfield is one of the main attractions for the current residents - often bankers and businessmen who fly in from abroad for the weekend.
  Reading a book damages the spine, which reduces its attractions for potential buyers.
  Face painting was one of the many attractions for the children.
  The lake's attractions for anglers was of significant economic importance to the Bangor area.
  He believes colour and convenience are the main attractions for beginner or novice gardeners buying plants.
  Within the village itself, there are other attractions for those keen on immersing themselves in local history.
  But you can see the attractions for the international high flyer.
  These social technologies have attractions for the writer and journalist.
  One of the attractions for companies and groups is the range of activities available.
  The quality of the workforce is one of the attractions for entrepreneurs and investors in the Paisley area.
  The beaches here are perfect for family and children as they offer fabulous attractions for all.
  Being part of a community is one of the biggest attractions for new crofters.
  The supplier of financial information has two main attractions for private investors.
  But the beauty of the scenery and the charm of Thai culture are unlikely to hold any attractions for them now.
  We have a wide range of attractions for all ages and we are grateful to all the Friends for their help in organising the event.
2. 1.2count noun A place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure.
  吸引游客的事物（或地方）
  the church is the town's main tourist attraction
  那座教堂是这个镇上的主要旅游景点。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The province was a tourist attraction and the home area of many political and business leaders.
  Knock Museum continues to be a popular attraction for many visitors to the area.
  Sligo Folk Park is the latest regional visitor and tourist attraction in the County.
  This is supposed to be a site of beauty and a tourist attraction.
  The main attractions for the tourists are the casinos and their free shows.
  Promoting the town as a tourist attraction is to be one of the council's main objectives over the next 12 months.
  The road is also an important local road, providing a link to Manchester Airport and tourist attractions like Tatton Park.
  Mr Simpson said they had tried to work with the park, as one of the county's main tourist attractions, while preserving the character of the area.
  Other attractions for history buffs include the Palace of the Nawab.
  There are ambitious plans for the future and the entire park, when fully developed, will be a tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike.
  Because York is such a large tourist attraction for continental visitors, will traders be able to afford not to accept the euro as payment?
  In reaching the agreement the council will encourage the ‘environmentally sensitive’ development of the farm as a tourist attraction.
  The medieval village of Carcassonne is one of the best visitor attractions in the region and is not to be missed.
  His home town has been turned into a tourist attraction, with a museum to celebrate his career.
  In many towns and villages, such a house acts not only as a place to live, but also as a tourist attraction, bringing visitors in their droves.
  Those bold moves helped to revitalise the city as a visitor attraction and shopping centre, and many other towns and cities followed suit.
  Synonyms
  entertainment, activity, diversion, interest, feature, crowd-pleaser
3. 1.3Physics A force under the influence of which objects tend to move towards each other.
  〔物理〕引力
  gravitational attraction
  万有引力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As its name suggests, this is a powerful force of attraction that operates between all protons and neutrons.
  Gravitational forces of attraction always exist between two objects of any mass, but it takes an object as large as a planet for this force to become noticeable.
  But gravitational attraction depends on distance and mass.
  He attributed gravitation to the forces of mutual attraction between material objects.
  The gravitational attraction between the two might follow a force law that differs from Newton's law of gravity.
  The electrical attraction between a proton and an electron is forty powers of ten stronger than their gravitational attraction.
  In science, Newton's laws for falling objects were based on the concept of gravitational attraction.
  Black holes are objects for which the gravitational attraction is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
  Of course, while atoms interact via well defined forces of attraction and repulsion, people are seldom so straightforward.
  The second force, which balances the gravitational attraction, is known as the centripetal force.
  The energy of attraction between protons and neutrons is about a million times greater than the chemical binding energy between atoms.
  As an exercise you might try computing the electrostatic attraction between an electron and a proton and compare it with the gravitational attraction.
  The forces of attraction between ions in an ionic compound are very strong.
  This electrostatic attraction, called an ionic bond, is much weaker than a covalent bond of shared electrons.
  Synonyms
  pull, draw
  magnetism
4. 1.4Grammar The influence exerted by one word on another which causes it to change to an incorrect form, e.g. the wages of sin is (for are) death.
  〔语法〕（错误的）形态同化

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the action of a poultice in drawing matter from the tissues): from Latin attractio(n-), from the verb attrahere (see attract).

Rhymes

abstraction, action, benefaction, compaction, contraction, counteraction, diffraction, enaction, exaction, extraction, faction, fraction, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, petrifaction, proaction, protraction, putrefaction, redaction, retroaction, satisfaction, stupefaction, subtraction, traction, transaction, tumefaction, vitrifaction

Definition of attraction in US English:

attraction

nounəˈtrakSH(ə)nəˈtrækʃ(ə)n

1The action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something.
吸引；吸引力；诱惑力
the timeless attraction of a good tune
一支优美曲调所具有的永恒魅力。
she has romantic ideas about sexual attraction
她对性诱惑抱有浪漫幻想。
Example sentencesExamples
- Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship.
- Regardless, it raises interesting questions concerning the ways in which sexual attraction is bound up with aspirations.
- The power of attraction will only have a chance to work though, if the other partner is open minded and willing to consider something new.
- These can express everything from sexual attraction to intellectual or physical dominance.
- This was physical attraction, sexual temptation, nothing more.
- Although he embraced his sexuality more than the others, physical attraction was lacking.
- In acknowledging its attraction we diminish its power.
- We discuss sexual attraction and relationships.
- Pheromones trigger basic responses, such as sexual attraction.
- Things I want in a relationship: intelligence, physical attraction, reciprocal love.
- As human beings we cannot deny our attraction to anything sexual.
- No, it was probably only baseless physical, sexual attraction.
- Because of course pheromones, as you probably already know, stimulate sexual attraction.
- I'm thinking today about the nature of sexual attraction.
- The way I feel about her goes way beyond physical attraction.
- The attraction of political power is said to have reconciled his alienated parental family.
- Platonic love is devoid of any physical attraction or sexual interest.
- There is no physical contact or obvious sexual attraction in the bath scene.
- I did everything in my power to resist his attraction.
- He had never met the man, but already he could sense his power, his attraction.
Synonyms
appeal, attractiveness, desirability, seductiveness, seduction, allure, allurement, magnetism, animal magnetism, sexual magnetism, charisma, charm, beauty, good looks, glamour, magic, spell
1. 1.1 A quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire.
  具有吸引力的品质（或特征）
  this reform has many attractions for those on the left
  这项改革有许多吸引左翼分子的地方。
  the main attraction of Peking duck is the crackling texture of its skin
  Example sentencesExamples
  But the beauty of the scenery and the charm of Thai culture are unlikely to hold any attractions for them now.
  One of the main attractions for users to have mobile phones is that they offer the ability to roam and to make telephone calls from almost anywhere.
  We have a wide range of attractions for all ages and we are grateful to all the Friends for their help in organising the event.
  These social technologies have attractions for the writer and journalist.
  He believes colour and convenience are the main attractions for beginner or novice gardeners buying plants.
  The airfield is one of the main attractions for the current residents - often bankers and businessmen who fly in from abroad for the weekend.
  Are there specific features, attractions, or wildlife that you were hoping to see?
  Face painting was one of the many attractions for the children.
  The beaches here are perfect for family and children as they offer fabulous attractions for all.
  Being part of a community is one of the biggest attractions for new crofters.
  One of the attractions for companies and groups is the range of activities available.
  The library has special attractions for children and young people could find no better pastime than reading.
  But you can see the attractions for the international high flyer.
  Future gains are likely to be more sedate although the shares have their attractions for those seeking some stability.
  The region has a number of attractions for potential investors.
  Within the village itself, there are other attractions for those keen on immersing themselves in local history.
  The quality of the workforce is one of the attractions for entrepreneurs and investors in the Paisley area.
  The lake's attractions for anglers was of significant economic importance to the Bangor area.
  Reading a book damages the spine, which reduces its attractions for potential buyers.
  The supplier of financial information has two main attractions for private investors.
2. 1.2 A place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure.
  吸引游客的事物（或地方）
  the church is the town's main tourist attraction
  那座教堂是这个镇上的主要旅游景点。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Sligo Folk Park is the latest regional visitor and tourist attraction in the County.
  The main attractions for the tourists are the casinos and their free shows.
  Mr Simpson said they had tried to work with the park, as one of the county's main tourist attractions, while preserving the character of the area.
  Other attractions for history buffs include the Palace of the Nawab.
  The road is also an important local road, providing a link to Manchester Airport and tourist attractions like Tatton Park.
  In reaching the agreement the council will encourage the ‘environmentally sensitive’ development of the farm as a tourist attraction.
  There are ambitious plans for the future and the entire park, when fully developed, will be a tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike.
  Those bold moves helped to revitalise the city as a visitor attraction and shopping centre, and many other towns and cities followed suit.
  This is supposed to be a site of beauty and a tourist attraction.
  Because York is such a large tourist attraction for continental visitors, will traders be able to afford not to accept the euro as payment?
  Knock Museum continues to be a popular attraction for many visitors to the area.
  The province was a tourist attraction and the home area of many political and business leaders.
  Promoting the town as a tourist attraction is to be one of the council's main objectives over the next 12 months.
  His home town has been turned into a tourist attraction, with a museum to celebrate his career.
  In many towns and villages, such a house acts not only as a place to live, but also as a tourist attraction, bringing visitors in their droves.
  The medieval village of Carcassonne is one of the best visitor attractions in the region and is not to be missed.
  Synonyms
  entertainment, activity, diversion, interest, feature, crowd-pleaser
3. 1.3Physics A force under the influence of which objects tend to move toward each other.
  〔物理〕引力
  gravitational attraction
  万有引力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As an exercise you might try computing the electrostatic attraction between an electron and a proton and compare it with the gravitational attraction.
  The electrical attraction between a proton and an electron is forty powers of ten stronger than their gravitational attraction.
  The second force, which balances the gravitational attraction, is known as the centripetal force.
  Gravitational forces of attraction always exist between two objects of any mass, but it takes an object as large as a planet for this force to become noticeable.
  The forces of attraction between ions in an ionic compound are very strong.
  This electrostatic attraction, called an ionic bond, is much weaker than a covalent bond of shared electrons.
  As its name suggests, this is a powerful force of attraction that operates between all protons and neutrons.
  He attributed gravitation to the forces of mutual attraction between material objects.
  In science, Newton's laws for falling objects were based on the concept of gravitational attraction.
  Of course, while atoms interact via well defined forces of attraction and repulsion, people are seldom so straightforward.
  But gravitational attraction depends on distance and mass.
  Black holes are objects for which the gravitational attraction is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
  The energy of attraction between protons and neutrons is about a million times greater than the chemical binding energy between atoms.
  The gravitational attraction between the two might follow a force law that differs from Newton's law of gravity.
  Synonyms
  pull, draw
4. 1.4Grammar The influence exerted by one word on another which causes it to change to an incorrect form, e.g. the wages of sin is (for are) death.
  〔语法〕（错误的）形态同化

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the action of a poultice in drawing matter from the tissues): from Latin attractio(n-), from the verb attrahere (see attract).

词汇	attraction
释义	Definition of attraction in English: attraction noun əˈtrakʃ(ə)nəˈtrækʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The action or power of evoking interest in or liking for someone or something. 吸引；吸引力；诱惑力 the timeless attraction of a good tune 一支优美曲调所具有的永恒魅力。 she has very romantic ideas about sexual attraction 她对性诱惑抱有浪漫幻想。 Example sentencesExamples Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship. Because of course pheromones, as you probably already know, stimulate sexual attraction. The attraction of political power is said to have reconciled his alienated parental family. Although he embraced his sexuality more than the others, physical attraction was lacking. He had never met the man, but already he could sense his power, his attraction. There is no physical contact or obvious sexual attraction in the bath scene. The power of attraction will only have a chance to work though, if the other partner is open minded and willing to consider something new. I'm thinking today about the nature of sexual attraction. Things I want in a relationship: intelligence, physical attraction, reciprocal love. These can express everything from sexual attraction to intellectual or physical dominance. As human beings we cannot deny our attraction to anything sexual. This was physical attraction, sexual temptation, nothing more. No, it was probably only baseless physical, sexual attraction. Pheromones trigger basic responses, such as sexual attraction. We discuss sexual attraction and relationships. Platonic love is devoid of any physical attraction or sexual interest. In acknowledging its attraction we diminish its power. I did everything in my power to resist his attraction. Regardless, it raises interesting questions concerning the ways in which sexual attraction is bound up with aspirations. The way I feel about her goes way beyond physical attraction. Synonyms appeal, attractiveness, desirability, seductiveness, seduction, allure, allurement, magnetism, animal magnetism, sexual magnetism, charisma, charm, beauty, good looks, glamour, magic, spell pull, draw, lure, enticement, entrancement, temptation, inducement, interest, fascination, enchantment, captivation informal come-on 1.1count noun A quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire. 具有吸引力的品质（或特征） this reform has many attractions for those on the left 这项改革有许多吸引左翼分子的地方。 Example sentencesExamples Future gains are likely to be more sedate although the shares have their attractions for those seeking some stability. Are there specific features, attractions, or wildlife that you were hoping to see? The library has special attractions for children and young people could find no better pastime than reading. The region has a number of attractions for potential investors. One of the main attractions for users to have mobile phones is that they offer the ability to roam and to make telephone calls from almost anywhere. The airfield is one of the main attractions for the current residents - often bankers and businessmen who fly in from abroad for the weekend. Reading a book damages the spine, which reduces its attractions for potential buyers. Face painting was one of the many attractions for the children. The lake's attractions for anglers was of significant economic importance to the Bangor area. He believes colour and convenience are the main attractions for beginner or novice gardeners buying plants. Within the village itself, there are other attractions for those keen on immersing themselves in local history. But you can see the attractions for the international high flyer. These social technologies have attractions for the writer and journalist. One of the attractions for companies and groups is the range of activities available. The quality of the workforce is one of the attractions for entrepreneurs and investors in the Paisley area. The beaches here are perfect for family and children as they offer fabulous attractions for all. Being part of a community is one of the biggest attractions for new crofters. The supplier of financial information has two main attractions for private investors. But the beauty of the scenery and the charm of Thai culture are unlikely to hold any attractions for them now. We have a wide range of attractions for all ages and we are grateful to all the Friends for their help in organising the event. 1.2count noun A place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure. 吸引游客的事物（或地方） the church is the town's main tourist attraction 那座教堂是这个镇上的主要旅游景点。 Example sentencesExamples The province was a tourist attraction and the home area of many political and business leaders. Knock Museum continues to be a popular attraction for many visitors to the area. Sligo Folk Park is the latest regional visitor and tourist attraction in the County. This is supposed to be a site of beauty and a tourist attraction. The main attractions for the tourists are the casinos and their free shows. Promoting the town as a tourist attraction is to be one of the council's main objectives over the next 12 months. The road is also an important local road, providing a link to Manchester Airport and tourist attractions like Tatton Park. Mr Simpson said they had tried to work with the park, as one of the county's main tourist attractions, while preserving the character of the area. Other attractions for history buffs include the Palace of the Nawab. There are ambitious plans for the future and the entire park, when fully developed, will be a tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike. Because York is such a large tourist attraction for continental visitors, will traders be able to afford not to accept the euro as payment? In reaching the agreement the council will encourage the ‘environmentally sensitive’ development of the farm as a tourist attraction. The medieval village of Carcassonne is one of the best visitor attractions in the region and is not to be missed. His home town has been turned into a tourist attraction, with a museum to celebrate his career. In many towns and villages, such a house acts not only as a place to live, but also as a tourist attraction, bringing visitors in their droves. Those bold moves helped to revitalise the city as a visitor attraction and shopping centre, and many other towns and cities followed suit. Synonyms entertainment, activity, diversion, interest, feature, crowd-pleaser 1.3Physics A force under the influence of which objects tend to move towards each other. 〔物理〕引力 gravitational attraction 万有引力。 Example sentencesExamples As its name suggests, this is a powerful force of attraction that operates between all protons and neutrons. Gravitational forces of attraction always exist between two objects of any mass, but it takes an object as large as a planet for this force to become noticeable. But gravitational attraction depends on distance and mass. He attributed gravitation to the forces of mutual attraction between material objects. The gravitational attraction between the two might follow a force law that differs from Newton's law of gravity. The electrical attraction between a proton and an electron is forty powers of ten stronger than their gravitational attraction. In science, Newton's laws for falling objects were based on the concept of gravitational attraction. Black holes are objects for which the gravitational attraction is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. Of course, while atoms interact via well defined forces of attraction and repulsion, people are seldom so straightforward. The second force, which balances the gravitational attraction, is known as the centripetal force. The energy of attraction between protons and neutrons is about a million times greater than the chemical binding energy between atoms. As an exercise you might try computing the electrostatic attraction between an electron and a proton and compare it with the gravitational attraction. The forces of attraction between ions in an ionic compound are very strong. This electrostatic attraction, called an ionic bond, is much weaker than a covalent bond of shared electrons. Synonyms pull, draw magnetism 1.4Grammar The influence exerted by one word on another which causes it to change to an incorrect form, e.g. the wages of sin is (for are) death. 〔语法〕（错误的）形态同化 Origin Late Middle English (denoting the action of a poultice in drawing matter from the tissues): from Latin attractio(n-), from the verb attrahere (see attract). Rhymes abstraction, action, benefaction, compaction, contraction, counteraction, diffraction, enaction, exaction, extraction, faction, fraction, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, petrifaction, proaction, protraction, putrefaction, redaction, retroaction, satisfaction, stupefaction, subtraction, traction, transaction, tumefaction, vitrifaction Definition of attraction in US English: attraction nounəˈtrakSH(ə)nəˈtrækʃ(ə)n 1The action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something. 吸引；吸引力；诱惑力 the timeless attraction of a good tune 一支优美曲调所具有的永恒魅力。 she has romantic ideas about sexual attraction 她对性诱惑抱有浪漫幻想。 Example sentencesExamples Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship. Regardless, it raises interesting questions concerning the ways in which sexual attraction is bound up with aspirations. The power of attraction will only have a chance to work though, if the other partner is open minded and willing to consider something new. These can express everything from sexual attraction to intellectual or physical dominance. This was physical attraction, sexual temptation, nothing more. Although he embraced his sexuality more than the others, physical attraction was lacking. In acknowledging its attraction we diminish its power. We discuss sexual attraction and relationships. Pheromones trigger basic responses, such as sexual attraction. Things I want in a relationship: intelligence, physical attraction, reciprocal love. As human beings we cannot deny our attraction to anything sexual. No, it was probably only baseless physical, sexual attraction. Because of course pheromones, as you probably already know, stimulate sexual attraction. I'm thinking today about the nature of sexual attraction. The way I feel about her goes way beyond physical attraction. The attraction of political power is said to have reconciled his alienated parental family. Platonic love is devoid of any physical attraction or sexual interest. There is no physical contact or obvious sexual attraction in the bath scene. I did everything in my power to resist his attraction. He had never met the man, but already he could sense his power, his attraction. Synonyms appeal, attractiveness, desirability, seductiveness, seduction, allure, allurement, magnetism, animal magnetism, sexual magnetism, charisma, charm, beauty, good looks, glamour, magic, spell 1.1 A quality or feature that evokes interest, liking, or desire. 具有吸引力的品质（或特征） this reform has many attractions for those on the left 这项改革有许多吸引左翼分子的地方。 the main attraction of Peking duck is the crackling texture of its skin Example sentencesExamples But the beauty of the scenery and the charm of Thai culture are unlikely to hold any attractions for them now. One of the main attractions for users to have mobile phones is that they offer the ability to roam and to make telephone calls from almost anywhere. We have a wide range of attractions for all ages and we are grateful to all the Friends for their help in organising the event. These social technologies have attractions for the writer and journalist. He believes colour and convenience are the main attractions for beginner or novice gardeners buying plants. The airfield is one of the main attractions for the current residents - often bankers and businessmen who fly in from abroad for the weekend. Are there specific features, attractions, or wildlife that you were hoping to see? Face painting was one of the many attractions for the children. The beaches here are perfect for family and children as they offer fabulous attractions for all. Being part of a community is one of the biggest attractions for new crofters. One of the attractions for companies and groups is the range of activities available. The library has special attractions for children and young people could find no better pastime than reading. But you can see the attractions for the international high flyer. Future gains are likely to be more sedate although the shares have their attractions for those seeking some stability. The region has a number of attractions for potential investors. Within the village itself, there are other attractions for those keen on immersing themselves in local history. The quality of the workforce is one of the attractions for entrepreneurs and investors in the Paisley area. The lake's attractions for anglers was of significant economic importance to the Bangor area. Reading a book damages the spine, which reduces its attractions for potential buyers. The supplier of financial information has two main attractions for private investors. 1.2 A place which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure. 吸引游客的事物（或地方） the church is the town's main tourist attraction 那座教堂是这个镇上的主要旅游景点。 Example sentencesExamples Sligo Folk Park is the latest regional visitor and tourist attraction in the County. The main attractions for the tourists are the casinos and their free shows. Mr Simpson said they had tried to work with the park, as one of the county's main tourist attractions, while preserving the character of the area. Other attractions for history buffs include the Palace of the Nawab. The road is also an important local road, providing a link to Manchester Airport and tourist attractions like Tatton Park. In reaching the agreement the council will encourage the ‘environmentally sensitive’ development of the farm as a tourist attraction. There are ambitious plans for the future and the entire park, when fully developed, will be a tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike. Those bold moves helped to revitalise the city as a visitor attraction and shopping centre, and many other towns and cities followed suit. This is supposed to be a site of beauty and a tourist attraction. Because York is such a large tourist attraction for continental visitors, will traders be able to afford not to accept the euro as payment? Knock Museum continues to be a popular attraction for many visitors to the area. The province was a tourist attraction and the home area of many political and business leaders. Promoting the town as a tourist attraction is to be one of the council's main objectives over the next 12 months. His home town has been turned into a tourist attraction, with a museum to celebrate his career. In many towns and villages, such a house acts not only as a place to live, but also as a tourist attraction, bringing visitors in their droves. The medieval village of Carcassonne is one of the best visitor attractions in the region and is not to be missed. Synonyms entertainment, activity, diversion, interest, feature, crowd-pleaser 1.3Physics A force under the influence of which objects tend to move toward each other. 〔物理〕引力 gravitational attraction 万有引力。 Example sentencesExamples As an exercise you might try computing the electrostatic attraction between an electron and a proton and compare it with the gravitational attraction. The electrical attraction between a proton and an electron is forty powers of ten stronger than their gravitational attraction. The second force, which balances the gravitational attraction, is known as the centripetal force. Gravitational forces of attraction always exist between two objects of any mass, but it takes an object as large as a planet for this force to become noticeable. The forces of attraction between ions in an ionic compound are very strong. This electrostatic attraction, called an ionic bond, is much weaker than a covalent bond of shared electrons. As its name suggests, this is a powerful force of attraction that operates between all protons and neutrons. He attributed gravitation to the forces of mutual attraction between material objects. In science, Newton's laws for falling objects were based on the concept of gravitational attraction. Of course, while atoms interact via well defined forces of attraction and repulsion, people are seldom so straightforward. But gravitational attraction depends on distance and mass. Black holes are objects for which the gravitational attraction is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. The energy of attraction between protons and neutrons is about a million times greater than the chemical binding energy between atoms. The gravitational attraction between the two might follow a force law that differs from Newton's law of gravity. Synonyms pull, draw 1.4Grammar The influence exerted by one word on another which causes it to change to an incorrect form, e.g. the wages of sin is (for are) death. 〔语法〕（错误的）形态同化 Origin Late Middle English (denoting the action of a poultice in drawing matter from the tissues): from Latin attractio(n-), from the verb attrahere (see attract).
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