/dis.t蕘蓻蕘/
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to distract, to entertain
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Word origin
From Latin distrahere ('to pull apart'), from dis- ('apart') and trahere ('to pull'). English 'distract' comes from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- distrahere
- English cognates
- distract, distraction
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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The noise in the street distracts me from my work.
distrais .
Do not distract the driver while he is driving.
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That book kept me nicely entertained during the journey.
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She sings to entertain the children.
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Distracted for a moment, he let the meal burn.
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