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Fascinations Meaning in English

word · lemma: fascination

ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən
fass-uh-NAY-shuhnz
fˌæsɪnˈeɪʃənz
fass-in-AY-shuhnz

释义

Strong feelings of interest or attraction towards something or someone. Can refer to topics, hobbies, or even people that captivate you.

用法与细微差别

Usually used in plural to talk about people's interests or passions, e.g., 'childhood fascinations.' Slightly formal, more often written than spoken. Different from 'obsessions' (stronger), and stronger than simple 'interests.' Common in academic or descriptive contexts.

例句

Her childhood fascinations included dinosaurs and space.

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My brother's fascinations change every year.

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Travel and music are two of his biggest fascinations.

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Her fascinations with old maps led her to study geography in college.

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People’s fascinations often shape their careers and hobbies.

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He talked for hours about his fascinations with trains and how he collects model engines.

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