The intricate patterns of snowflakes continue to fascinate scientists studying crystal formation.
雪花的复杂图案持续吸引着研究晶体形成的科学家们。
Which choice best defines “fascinate”?
C — To attract and hold the attention of someone. “fascinate” means to attract and hold the attention of someone.
Which word means “to attract and hold the attention of someone”?
C — fascinate. “fascinate” means to attract and hold the attention of someone.
fascinate — to attract and hold the attention of someone. In Chinese: 使着迷.
fascinate is pronounced /ˈfæsɪneɪt/.
The intricate patterns of snowflakes continue to fascinate scientists studying crystal formation. (雪花的复杂图案持续吸引着研究晶体形成的科学家们。)
captivate, enthrall, intrigue — all close in meaning to fascinate (to attract and hold the attention of someone).
bore, repel — each the opposite of fascinate (to attract and hold the attention of someone).
Yes. fascinate 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.