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attraction

/əˈtrækʃən/
English Definition
n. a quality or feature that draws interest or attention
中文释义
吸引力,诱惑
Example Sentence

The main attraction of the science fair was an interactive exhibit demonstrating the principles of electromagnetism through moving coils.

科学展的主要吸引力是一个互动展品,通过移动线圈演示电磁原理。

Synonyms
appeal allure draw
Antonyms
repulsion deterrent
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- Its relatively predictable timing has made it a major tourist attraction.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “attraction”?

  1. A A quality or feature that draws interest or attention
  2. B A rapid increase/sound
  3. C Variety, difference
  4. D The state of being happy
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A — A quality or feature that draws interest or attention. “attraction” means a quality or feature that draws interest or attention.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a quality or feature that draws interest or attention”?

  1. A happiness
  2. B attraction
  3. C diversity
  4. D boom
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B — attraction. “attraction” means a quality or feature that draws interest or attention.

Common questions about “attraction”

What does “attraction” mean?

attraction — a quality or feature that draws interest or attention. In Chinese: 吸引力,诱惑.

How do you pronounce “attraction”?

attraction is pronounced /əˈtrækʃən/.

How is “attraction” used in a sentence?

The main attraction of the science fair was an interactive exhibit demonstrating the principles of electromagnetism through moving coils. (科学展的主要吸引力是一个互动展品,通过移动线圈演示电磁原理。)

What are synonyms for “attraction”?

appeal, allure, draw — all close in meaning to attraction (a quality or feature that draws interest or attention).

What is the opposite of “attraction”?

repulsion, deterrent — each the opposite of attraction (a quality or feature that draws interest or attention).

Is “attraction” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. attraction is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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