preoccupy

[US]/priˈɒkjupaɪ/
[UK]/priˈɑːkjupaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (誰かの)すべての注意や関心を占める; (誰かの)心をつかむまたは夢中にさせる 早い段階で。
Word Forms
過去分詞preoccupied
過去形preoccupied
三人称単数preoccupies
現在分詞preoccupying

Example Sentences

The implementation of the 1996 act will continue to preoccupy Powell for the duration of his time as commissioner.

1996年の法律の実施は、パウエルがコミッショナーである間ずっと彼を悩ませ続けるでしょう。

Her work often preoccupies her mind.

彼女の仕事はしばしば彼女の心を悩ませます。

Don't let your worries preoccupy you.

心配事にとらわれないでください。

His obsession with video games preoccupies him for hours.

彼のビデオゲームへの執着は、彼を何時間も悩ませます。

The upcoming exam preoccupies the students.

迫っている試験は学生たちを悩ませています。

She is preoccupied with thoughts of the future.

彼女は未来のことを考え込んでいます。

The constant noise preoccupies me and makes it hard to concentrate.

絶え間ない音が私を悩ませ、集中するのが難しくなります。

His new project preoccupies most of his time.

彼の新しいプロジェクトは彼のほとんどの時間を占めています。

The fear of failure preoccupies many people.

失敗への恐れは多くの人々を悩ませています。

The political situation preoccupies the citizens of the country.

政治の状況は国の市民を悩ませています。

Her health issues preoccupy her family.

彼女の健康問題は家族を悩ませています。

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