1. attracting and holding interest or attention; fascinating
吸引並保持興趣或注意力的；迷人的
She has a captivating smile that lights up the room.
她有著迷人的微笑，能照亮整個房間。
The documentary told a captivating story about the deep ocean.
這部紀錄片講述了一個關於深海的迷人故事。
Captivating Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
captivating
adjective
快速理解
What does "Captivating" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Captivating"?
形容極具吸引力，能牢牢抓住他人注意力或興趣的事物或人。
- 1
極度迷人
EN: A captivating performance that holds the audience spellbound.
翻譯: 一場令人著迷的表演，讓觀眾全神貫注。
- 2
引人入勝
EN: A captivating story that is impossible to put down.
翻譯: 一個引人入勝、讓人無法放下的故事。
- 3
富有魅力
EN: She has a captivating personality that draws people in.
翻譯: 她擁有富有魅力的個性，能吸引人們靠近。
- 4
令人神往
EN: The captivating beauty of the natural landscape.
翻譯: 自然景觀令人神往的美麗。
小提醒：「captivating」強調的是主動「俘獲」注意力的強大吸引力，比單純的「interesting」或「attractive」程度更強。
發音（How to Pronounce "Captivating" in English）
How to pronounce "Captivating" in English?"Captivating" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Captivating" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Captivating"?How does "Captivating" change by context?
2. so beautiful or charming that it holds one's complete attention
極其美麗或迷人，以至於完全吸引住一個人的注意力
The view from the mountain top was absolutely captivating.
從山頂看到的景色絕對令人著迷。
He gave a captivating performance that left the audience in awe.
他進行了一場令人著迷的表演，讓觀眾驚嘆不已。
3. having the power to attract and hold interest, often in an emotional or intellectual way
具有吸引並保持興趣的力量，通常以情感或智識的方式
The novel's captivating plot kept me reading until dawn.
這本小說引人入勝的情節讓我一直讀到天亮。
Her captivating personality made her very popular at the party.
她迷人的個性使她在派對上非常受歡迎。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Captivating"?How to make natural sentences with "Captivating"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| captivating + noun | 迷人的 + 名詞 | She has a captivating smile. (她有著迷人的微笑。) |
| be + captivating | 是迷人的 | The documentary was absolutely captivating. (這部紀錄片絕對是引人入勝的。) |
| find + noun + captivating | 覺得...很迷人 | I found his story utterly captivating. (我覺得他的故事非常引人入勝。) |
| most captivating + noun | 最迷人的 + 名詞 | This is the most captivating novel I've read this year. (這是我今年讀過最引人入勝的小說。) |
用法說明
How is "Captivating" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Captivating"?
captivating doing vs captivating to do
- captivating doing 通常描述一個正在進行或持續的、引人入勝的過程或活動本身。
- captivating to do 則強調從旁觀者或體驗者的角度來看，某個動作或行為具有吸引人的特質，常帶有評價或感受的意味。
- 當主語是事物本身時，多用 captivating doing；當主語是「It」或後接動詞不定式時，多用 captivating to do。 EN: Watching the artisan shape the glass was captivating. 翻譯: 觀看工匠吹製玻璃的過程非常引人入勝。
EN:It was captivating to watch the artisan shape the glass.
翻譯:觀看工匠吹製玻璃真是令人著迷。
EN:Her captivating telling of the old legend held everyone's attention.
翻譯:她講述古老傳說的方式非常吸引人，抓住了所有人的注意力。
EN:The old legend was captivating to hear from her perspective.
翻譯:從她的角度來聽這個古老傳說，非常引人入勝。
總結建議
一般來說，描述事物本身具有吸引人的特質時，兩者皆可，但「captivating to do」更側重於從體驗者角度描述感受。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Captivating" and similar words?How to choose "Captivating" vs alternatives?
captivating vs attractive
「captivating」強調強烈、幾乎令人無法抗拒的吸引力，常指魅力強大到完全抓住注意力；「attractive」則泛指外表或特質上的吸引力，程度較為一般。
captivating vs engaging
「captivating」指魅力強大到令人著迷、無法移開注意力；「engaging」則指有趣、愉快且能吸引人參與，但程度較輕。
captivating vs fascinating
「captivating」通常與視覺、聽覺或情感的直接體驗相關，強調當下的吸引力；「fascinating」則更常與激發強烈好奇心或智力興趣的事物相關。
口語用法
How is "Captivating" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Captivating"?
引述
當引述或轉述他人對某事物的正面評價時，常用來表示認同。 EN: She said the performance was absolutely captivating. 翻譯: 她說那場表演真是引人入勝。
EN:Everyone keeps telling me the book is captivating from the first page.
翻譯:大家一直跟我說這本書從第一頁就讓人著迷。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與副詞連用以加強讚嘆的語氣，表達強烈的正面感受。 EN: That documentary was just so captivating—I couldn't look away. 翻譯: 那部紀錄片實在太吸引人了——我完全無法移開視線。
EN:He has a truly captivating way of telling stories.
翻譯:他講故事的方式真的非常迷人。
停頓填充
在描述或尋找合適讚美詞時，用作短暫停頓後的結論性形容詞。 EN: The scenery was... well, captivating is the only word for it. 翻譯: 那風景真是...嗯，只能用「令人著迷」來形容。
EN:I found her presentation... how should I put it... utterly captivating.
翻譯:我覺得她的簡報...該怎麼說呢...完全扣人心弦。
正式寫作注意：在學術或極正式的商業報告中，建議使用更中性的同義詞（如 compelling, engaging, fascinating），以保持客觀嚴謹的語調。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Captivating"?What fixed phrases with "Captivating" should I remember?
captivating beauty
adj + n
令人著迷的美麗
captivating story
adj + n
引人入勝的故事
captivating performance
adj + n
扣人心弦的表演
find something captivating
v + obj + adj
發現某事物很迷人
captivating smile
adj + n
迷人的微笑
utterly captivating
adv + adj
極度迷人的
captivate an audience
v + n
迷住觀眾
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Captivating"?Which "Captivating" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The movie was very captivating.
✓The movie was captivating.
The word 'captivating' itself already carries a strong meaning of being very attractive or fascinating. Adding 'very' is redundant and unnatural in most contexts.
×He is a captivate speaker.
✓He is a captivating speaker.
'Captivate' is a verb. When describing a noun (speaker), you must use the adjective form 'captivating'.
×I was captivated by the captivating view.
✓I was captivated by the view. / The view was captivating.
Using both the verb 'captivated' and the adjective 'captivating' to describe the same thing in one sentence is repetitive and awkward. Choose one form.
×The food taste captivating.
✓The food looks/smells captivating. / The story is captivating.
'Captivating' is typically used for experiences that engage the mind, imagination, or attention (e.g., stories, performances, scenery). It is not used for basic senses like taste or touch.
×It's a captivated book.
✓It's a captivating book.
The adjective 'captivated' describes a person's state (e.g., I am captivated). The adjective 'captivating' describes the thing that causes that state (e.g., a captivating book).
×His idea is more captivating than her.
✓His idea is more captivating than hers. / His presentation is more captivating than hers.
When comparing, ensure you are comparing comparable things. 'Idea' should be compared to 'idea' (hers = her idea), not to the person 'her'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Captivating"?What are tense/participle forms of "Captivating"?