engrossed

UK/ɪnˈɡrəʊst/US/ɪnˈɡroʊst/

释义

adj.

全神贯注的;专心致志的

词源

概述

该词源自中古英语 engrossen,最初为法律和商业术语,意为“将文件内容以大型正式字体誊写(en-)成最终版本(gross)”,引申为“独占某物”或“大量收购以垄断市场”。其“全神贯注”的现代含义源于18世纪,比喻思想或注意力被某事物完全“占据”或“吸引”,如同被全部写入文档一般专注投入。

例句

She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell.

她全神贯注地读书,没听到门铃响。

The engineers were engrossed in solving the technical problem.

工程师们专心致志地解决技术难题。

His engrossed expression showed how deeply he was thinking.

他专注的神情显示出他思考的深度。