a. 迷人的, 有魅力的

[ adj ]
capturing interest as if by a spell
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bewitching smileRoosevelt was a captivating speaker
enchanting music
an enthralling book
antique papers of entrancing design
a fascinating woman

Captivating \Cap"ti*va`ting\, a.
Having power to captivate or charm; fascinating; as,
captivating smiles. -- {Cap"ti*va`ting*ly}, adv.


Captivate \Cap"ti*vate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Captivated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Captivating}.] [L. captivatus, p. p. of
captivare to capture, fr. captivus captive. See {Captive}.]
1. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.]

Their woes whom fortune captivates. --Shak.

2. To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or
attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra
captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts.

Small landscapes of captivating loveliness. --W.
Irving.

Syn: To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch;
facinate; capture; lead captive.