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distraction

/dɪˈstrækʃən/
dis · trac · tion dɪ · ˈstræk · ʃən
English Definition
n. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing
中文释义
分心的事物
Significado en Español
distracción
한국어 뜻
주의산만, 방해
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân tâm, sự xao nhãng
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Example Sentence

Noise from outside was a big distraction.

外面的噪音是一个很大的干扰。

Synonyms
diversion interruption disturbance
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “distraction”:

  1. A attention
  2. B diversion
  3. C concentration
  4. D focus
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B — diversion. “distraction” means n. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The constantly ringing phone was a real ______ during the long meeting.

  1. A distraction
  2. B help
  3. C focus
  4. D silence
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A — distraction. “distraction” means n. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing

Common questions about “distraction”

What does “distraction” mean?

distraction — n. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing. In Chinese: 分心的事物.

How do you pronounce “distraction”?

distraction is pronounced /dɪˈstrækʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · trac · tion.

How do you use “distraction” in a sentence?

Noise from outside was a big distraction. (外面的噪音是一个很大的干扰。)

What are synonyms for “distraction”?

diversion, interruption, disturbance — all close in meaning to distraction (n. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing).

Is “distraction” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. distraction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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