enthral

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

en·thral [enthral enthrals enthralled enthralling] (BrE) (NAmE en·thrall)BrE [ɪnˈθrɔːl] NAmE [ɪnˈθrɔːl] verb (-ll-)transitive, intransitive, usually passive ~ (sb)
if sth enthrals you, it is so interesting, beautiful, etc. that you give it all your attention
Syn: ↑entrance
•The child watched, enthralled by the bright moving images.
•This book will enthral readers of all ages.
Derived Word: ↑enthralling
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘enslave’; formerly also as inthrall): from ↑en-, ↑in- (as an intensifier) + ↑thrall.

Example Bank:
•It promises to be a most enthralling debate.
•What was it about Sandra that Dr King found so enthralling?


Example Bank:
•The children listened enthralled as the storyteller unfolded her tale.
•They were enthralled with the play.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  enchant, enrapture, transport, enthrall, ravish, delight
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  disenchant, disillusion