gravitate
US /ˈɡræv·ɪˌteɪt/
UK /ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/
動詞
1.
傾向於, 被吸引
to be attracted to or move toward something or someone
範例:
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Many young people gravitate toward the big cities in search of work.
許多年輕人為了找工作而傾向於去大城市。
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At parties, he always tends to gravitate toward the kitchen.
在派對上，他總是傾向於聚在廚房附近。
2.
受引力作用, 下沉
to move under the influence of gravity
範例:
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The planets gravitate around the sun.
行星在引力作用下圍繞太陽運行。
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Particles in the fluid will gravitate to the bottom of the container.
液體中的顆粒會因重力而沉降到容器底部。