attract
/əˈtrækt; ə`trækt/ v[Tn]
1 pull (sth) towards itself/oneself by unseen force 吸引
A magnet attracts steel. 磁石能吸钢铁.
2
(a) arouse interest or pleasure in (sb/sth) 引起（某人[某事物]的兴趣或快感; 激发; 引诱
The light attracted a lot of insects. 亮光招引了很多昆虫.
The dog was attracted by the smell of the meat. 狗受到肉味的引诱.
Babies are attracted to bright colours. 婴儿喜欢鲜艳的颜色.
Do any of these designs attract you? 这些设计中有使你感兴趣的吗?
I'm very attracted to her, ie I feel I would like to become more friendly with her. 我对她产生了好感.
(b) arouse (sth); prompt 引起; 激起
attract sb's attention, interest, etc 引起某人的注意, 兴趣等
The new play has attracted a good deal of criticism. 这出新剧招致很多批评.