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词汇 preoccupying
释义 preoccupying
present participle ofpreoccupy
preoccupy
verb[ T ]
uk /ˌpriːˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/ us /-ˈɑː.kjuː-/
to be the main thought in someone's mind, causing other things to be forgotten: 使全神贯注,使入神;使关注
Economic concerns are preoccupying the voters in this election.选民在这次选举中最为关注的是经济问题。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Continually thinking about
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axe
be devoured by somethingidiom
be hung up on somethingidiom
be wrapped up in something/someoneidiom
brain
devour
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fixate
fixated
fixation
get into someone
obsessive
obsessively
one-track mind
overactive
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Examples of preoccupying


preoccupying

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.


Carers' concerns: caring is preoccupying, restricting, cause of anxiety.
The period of preoccupying and disrupting attrition would then be at least postponed for a period of five years.
From the
Hansard archive

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The second very important topic which is preoccupying people is that of growth and employment.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
The problem with the telephone is that it is totally preoccupying.
From the
Hansard archive

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But, to me, what is even more preoccupying is that more and more young people get involved.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
That is what is preoccupying them at the moment.
From the
Hansard archive

Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0
This is the concern preoccupying us all.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
Its cognitive hallmark is preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects.
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Wikipedia

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He led an ascetic life, secluding and preoccupying himself with study and prayer day and night.
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He refused to attend church services while uncrowned, preoccupying himself with hunting and trivial matters.
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Heinemann's self described element of his work is..., the fundamental, preoccupying thread of containment continues throughout.
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Wikipedia

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