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enthrallment

/en-thrawl/US // ɛnˈθrɔl //

灌输,陶醉,醉翁之意不在酒,灌输知识

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v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
    • : to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.

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Examples

  • A perfectly thrown spiral pass enthralls football fans — and physicists.

  • His enthrallment of media culture persists because he is so good at what he does.

  • It is feared that plans are in agitation for the political enthrallment of all Italy.

  • The words awoke John from his enthrallment and she saw by his glance toward her that he did not comprehend their meaning.

  • One momentary revelation as to how she regarded them would have been enough to release him from his foolish enthrallment.

  • Corydon was sitting with her hands clasped, and a look of enthrallment upon her face.