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to distract
01
気を散らす, そらす
to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about
Transitive: to distract sb
Example
The loud music from the party next door distracted them from their peaceful evening at home.
A loud conversation in the neighboring cubicle can distract employees trying to concentrate on their tasks.
I was distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading.
02
気を散らす, 混乱させる
to make someone feel confused or torn by mixing up their emotions or intentions
Transitive: to distract sb
Example
The conflicting advice from family members distracted him.
He was distracted by his feelings of guilt and excitement at the same time.
She was distracted by her worries about the future, not knowing what to do next.
例
The loud music from the party next door distracted them from their peaceful evening at home.
A loud conversation in the neighboring cubicle can distract employees trying to concentrate on their tasks.
I was distracted by the constant chatter in the room and couldn't concentrate on my reading.
During the important meeting, the constant tapping of a pen began to distract everyone in the room.
The noisy construction outside the window tended to distract her from studying for exams.
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