fascination

強い興味、魅了

もっと見たり知ったりしたくなるほどの強い興味。

やさしい英語で： A strong feeling of interest that makes you want to watch or learn more.

• The children watched with fascination.
• Her fascination with space began at school.
• He could not hide his fascination as the machine started.

使い方： fascination with something (She has a fascination with old maps.); with fascination (We watched the birds with fascination.)

類義語： interest, captivation

反対語： boredom, indifference

よく使う表現： fascination with something, watch with fascination, lifelong fascination

興味の対象、魅惑的なもの

注意を引き、強い興味を抱かせるもの。

やさしい英語で： Something that attracts your attention and interests you greatly.

• The sea was a constant fascination for her.
• These machines remain one of his childhood fascinations.
• Life on other planets is a great fascination for many people.

類義語： attraction, interest

よく使う表現： great fascination, endless fascination, fascination for someone