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.
雙語例句
1. I've had a lifelong fascination with the sea and with small boats.
我一生都對大海和小船著迷。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The fascination of discovery has never left him.
他一直迷戀發現的魅力。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Water holds a fascination for most children.
水對多數孩子都有極大的吸引力。
來自《權威詞典》
4. He had a morbid fascination with blood.
他對血有著一種病態的喜好。
來自《權威詞典》
5. He had a deep fascination with all forms of transport.