c. 1600, "act of bewitching," from Latin fascinationem (nominative fascinatio), noun of action from past participle stem of fascinare "bewitch, enchant" (see fascinate). Meaning "state of being fascinated" is from 1650s; that of "fascinating quality, attractive influence upon the attention" is from 1690s.
双语例句
1. I've had a lifelong fascination with the sea and with small boats.
我一生都对大海和小船着迷。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The fascination of discovery has never left him.
他一直迷恋发现的魅力。
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3. Water holds a fascination for most children.
水对多数孩子都有极大的吸引力。
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4. He had a morbid fascination with blood.
他对血有着一种病态的喜好。
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5. He had a deep fascination with all forms of transport.
