distraction
/dɪˈstrækʃn; dɪ`strækʃən/ n
1 [U] distracting or being distracted 注意力分散; 精神不集中.
2 [C] noise, sight, etc that distracts the attention and prevents concentration 使人分心的事物（如噪声、 景象等）
He found the noise of the photographers a distraction. 他觉得摄影师们的嘈杂声分散了他的注意力.
3 [C] thing or event that amuses or entertains 娱乐; 消遣
TV can be a welcome distraction after a hard day's work. 辛苦一天之後, 看看电视有时算是很美的消遣.
4 [U] state of mental distress （精神上的）痛苦; 心烦意乱.
5 (idm 习语) to di`straction almost to a state of madness 几乎到了疯狂的地步
He loves her to distraction. 他爱她爱得发狂.
You'll drive me to distraction with your silly questions! 你的那些傻问题简直要我的命!