preoccupation
US /priːˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən/
UK /priːˌɒk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
1.
関心事, こだわり, 没頭
the state or condition of being engrossed with something to the exclusion of other things
例:
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His main preoccupation was his work.
彼の主な関心事は仕事だった。
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She had a preoccupation with her appearance.
彼女は自分の外見にこだわりがあった。
2.
懸念, 心配事, 頭から離れないこと
an idea or thought that occupies the mind and causes worry or distraction
例:
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Financial worries were his constant preoccupation.
経済的な心配が彼の絶え間ない懸念だった。
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The children's safety was her greatest preoccupation.
子供たちの安全が彼女の最大の懸念だった。
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