to distract
01
分散注意力, 转移注意力
to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about
Transitive: to distract sb
例子
During the important meeting, the constant tapping of a pen began to distract everyone in the room.
在重要的会议期间，钢笔的不断敲击开始分散房间里每个人的注意力。
The noisy construction outside the window tended to distract her from studying for exams.
窗外嘈杂的施工往往会分散她为考试而学习的注意力。
02
分散注意力, 使困惑
to make someone feel confused or torn by mixing up their emotions or intentions
Transitive: to distract sb
例子
The unexpected news distracted her, making it hard to focus on the task.
意外的消息分散了她的注意力，使得难以专注于任务。
He was distracted by his feelings of guilt and excitement at the same time.
他同时被内疚和兴奋的感觉分心了。
